E. Zhu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.2, meaning E. Zhu has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving E. Zhu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

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.