R. Serban comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.7, meaning R. Serban has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving R. Serban vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Saito comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning S. Saito has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Saito vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.