A. Martin comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.6 to 9.4, with at least one match where A. Martin was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Martin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Martin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -18 over recent matches.

Y. Shimizu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.5, meaning Y. Shimizu has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Shimizu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Shimizu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -16 over recent matches.