K. Samrej has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -1.9 to 12.5, with at least one match where K. Samrej was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving K. Samrej vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Shiraishi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.4, meaning H. Shiraishi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Shiraishi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.