K. Kawa has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.3 to 19.6, with at least one match where K. Kawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

L. Pigato comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -25.0 to 32.6, with at least one match where L. Pigato was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving L. Pigato vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — L. Pigato has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.