K. Matsuda has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.9 to 24.0, with at least one match where K. Matsuda was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving K. Matsuda vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Shelbayh comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.8, meaning A. Shelbayh has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Shelbayh vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.