A. Galarneau has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.5 to 15.4, with at least one match where A. Galarneau was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving A. Galarneau vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Noguchi comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.2 to 22.1, with at least one match where R. Noguchi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Noguchi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.