C. Paquet comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -19.0, meaning C. Paquet has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.5/10, leaving C. Paquet vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Paquet has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -33 over recent matches.

Z. Bai shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 114. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.4 to 22.0, with at least one match where Z. Bai was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving Z. Bai vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.