N. Mejia comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.2 with a downward trend. N. Mejia is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving N. Mejia vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.8 to 21.2, with at least one match where S. Mochizuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.