S. Yamalapalli comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.0, meaning S. Yamalapalli has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving S. Yamalapalli vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Yamalapalli has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.

E. Shimizu comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.5, meaning E. Shimizu has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. Shimizu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Shimizu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.