R. Taguchi has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.6 to 14.9, with at least one match where R. Taguchi was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Taguchi has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.

A. Ouakaa comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -18.7, meaning A. Ouakaa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving A. Ouakaa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Ouakaa has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -40 over recent matches.