Y. Watanuki has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -2.6 to 16.7, with at least one match where Y. Watanuki was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Watanuki vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Svrcina shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 401. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -3.2 to 25.8, with at least one match where D. Svrcina was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving D. Svrcina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.