N. Osaka has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.9 to 14.5, with at least one match where N. Osaka was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving N. Osaka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — N. Osaka has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.

W. Sonobe comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.1, meaning W. Sonobe has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving W. Sonobe vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.