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.

H. Tan comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.2 to 42.1, with at least one match where H. Tan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving H. Tan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.