I. Marcondes has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving I. Marcondes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. Sakamoto has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 37.3, with at least one match where P. Sakamoto was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving P. Sakamoto vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.