H. Matsuoka has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning H. Matsuoka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving H. Matsuoka vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Jovanovski comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -9.0, meaning D. Jovanovski has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving D. Jovanovski vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.