V. Erjavec has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.9 to 50.0, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

M. Wang comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 4. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -21.7, meaning M. Wang has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving M. Wang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.