B. Kuzuhara comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 21.6, with at least one match where B. Kuzuhara was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving B. Kuzuhara vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

M. Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -15.0, meaning M. Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Alves has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.