B. Kuzuhara has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.1 to 15.0, with at least one match where B. Kuzuhara was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Kuzuhara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.

W. Leite comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.2 to 44.0, with at least one match where W. Leite was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving W. Leite vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.