Y. Putintseva shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 96. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.4. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Putintseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Shibahara comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning E. Shibahara has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving E. Shibahara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Shibahara has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.