M. Alkaya comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.0, meaning M. Alkaya has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Alkaya vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Takahashi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning Y. Takahashi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Y. Takahashi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.