H. Matsuoka has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 8.3, with at least one match where H. Matsuoka was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving H. Matsuoka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

Y. Takahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.3, meaning Y. Takahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.