Y. Watanuki has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -2.6 to 16.7, with at least one match where Y. Watanuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Watanuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Krueger has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.7, meaning M. Krueger has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving M. Krueger vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.