C. Cretu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.5. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving C. Cretu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

Y. Watanuki has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.5 with a downward trend. Y. Watanuki is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Watanuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.