G. A. Bailly comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -20.8 to 20.3, with at least one match where G. A. Bailly was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving G. A. Bailly vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Matsuoka comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning H. Matsuoka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving H. Matsuoka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.