K. Uchida comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning K. Uchida has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving K. Uchida vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Takahashi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.6, meaning Y. Takahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.