E. Avanesyan comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.7, meaning E. Avanesyan has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving E. Avanesyan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Saito 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. S. Saito is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving S. Saito vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.