Y. Shimizu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.3 to 13.2, with at least one match where Y. Shimizu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. Shimizu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Shimizu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -24 over recent matches.

H. Wendelken has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.8, meaning H. Wendelken has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving H. Wendelken vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.