J. Cui has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning J. Cui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Cui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.

Y. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning Y. Mochizuki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving Y. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Mochizuki has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.