A. Donski has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.5 to 10.1, with at least one match where A. Donski was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Donski vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

N. Honda comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.8. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving N. Honda vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.