S. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.8 to 21.2, with at least one match where S. Mochizuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Khachanov comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.0 to 8.1, with at least one match where K. Khachanov was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Khachanov has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.