R. Taguchi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.6 to 14.9, with at least one match where R. Taguchi was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Taguchi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.

J. Watt has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving J. Watt vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Watt has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -26 over recent matches.