N. Hibino has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -26.9 to 14.0, with at least one match where N. Hibino was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving N. Hibino vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Tjen comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.3, meaning J. Tjen has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving J. Tjen vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Tjen has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.