X. Gao comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.0 to 18.9, with at least one match where X. Gao was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving X. Gao vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Charaeva has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.9 with a downward trend. A. Charaeva is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A. Charaeva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.