C. Lestienne comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.8 to 26.9, with at least one match where C. Lestienne was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving C. Lestienne vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Lestienne has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -13 over recent matches.

Y. Uchiyama has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.2 to 11.0, with at least one match where Y. Uchiyama was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving Y. Uchiyama vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.