M. Kobori comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.5, meaning M. Kobori has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Kobori vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

I. Yamazaki comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -16.3, meaning I. Yamazaki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving I. Yamazaki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.