F. Meligeni Alves comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.2, meaning F. Meligeni Alves has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving F. Meligeni Alves vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -14.8 to 21.2, with at least one match where S. Mochizuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.