V. Royer comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.9, meaning V. Royer has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving V. Royer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Miyoshi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.3 with a downward trend. K. Miyoshi is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving K. Miyoshi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Miyoshi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -23 over recent matches.