E. Agafonov comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.0, meaning E. Agafonov has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving E. Agafonov vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

W. K. Leong M. comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.9 with a downward trend. W. K. Leong M. is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving W. K. Leong M. vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.