A. Walton has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.0 to 23.4, with at least one match where A. Walton was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving A. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Cui comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.5, meaning J. Cui has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving J. Cui vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.