S. Costoulas has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.6 to 26.0, with at least one match where S. Costoulas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Lew Yan Foon comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning A. Lew Yan Foon has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A. Lew Yan Foon vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Lew Yan Foon has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -15 over recent matches.