Y. Takahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.2 to 26.1, with at least one match where Y. Takahashi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

Y. Shimizu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -23.5 to 61.9, with at least one match where Y. Shimizu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving Y. Shimizu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Shimizu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.