Odds
Player analysis
R. Taguchi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning R. Taguchi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Taguchi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -27 over recent matches.
P. Jubb has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.3 to 22.6, with at least one match where P. Jubb was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving P. Jubb vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — P. Jubb has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -38 over recent matches.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 5 Jan | Ouakaa | 6-2 4-6 3-6 | L |
| 4 Jan | Kumasaka | 5-7 1-6 | W |
| 20 Nov | Uchida | 5-7 4-6 | L |
| 18 Nov | Jones | 6-7 2-6 | W |
| 17 Nov | Kikuchi | 6-4 3-6 3-6 | W |

