S. Nam Ji comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 33.3, with at least one match where S. Nam Ji was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Nam Ji vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

K. Isomura comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.1, meaning K. Isomura has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving K. Isomura vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Isomura has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.