S. Shimabukuro has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 17.3, with at least one match where S. Shimabukuro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving S. Shimabukuro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. S. Kwiatkowski comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.5, meaning T. S. Kwiatkowski has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving T. S. Kwiatkowski vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. S. Kwiatkowski has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -36 over recent matches.