K. Nishikori has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.3 to 18.0, with at least one match where K. Nishikori was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

T. Ichikawa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.8 to 10.4, with at least one match where T. Ichikawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving T. Ichikawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.