F. Sun comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.2 to 16.7, with at least one match where F. Sun was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +25 over the last five.

K. Matsuda comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.7, meaning K. Matsuda has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving K. Matsuda vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.