R. Strombachs comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +0.3 with a downward trend. R. Strombachs is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving R. Strombachs vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.

K. Uchida comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -0.7, meaning K. Uchida has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving K. Uchida vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.