L. Jeanjean has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning L. Jeanjean has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving L. Jeanjean vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Kuramochi 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 M. Kuramochi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving M. Kuramochi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — M. Kuramochi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.