L. van Assche comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.9, meaning L. van Assche has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving L. van Assche vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

B. Nakashima comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.1 with a downward trend. B. Nakashima is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving B. Nakashima vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.