E. Avanesyan has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.6 to 17.2, with at least one match where E. Avanesyan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving E. Avanesyan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

S. Saito comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.5, meaning S. Saito has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving S. Saito vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.