P. Sekulic shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 635. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.7 to 36.6, with at least one match where P. Sekulic was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

Y. Mochizuki comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning Y. Mochizuki has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving Y. Mochizuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Mochizuki has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.