S. Shimabukuro has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.1 to 10.7, with at least one match where S. Shimabukuro was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving S. Shimabukuro vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

K. Samrej has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.7 to 19.0, with at least one match where K. Samrej was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving K. Samrej vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — K. Samrej has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.