B. Kuzuhara comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.9 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.

E. Arutiunian has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning E. Arutiunian has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving E. Arutiunian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.