A. Guerrieri has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.5 with a downward trend. A. Guerrieri is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving A. Guerrieri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.

C. H. Tseng comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.2 to 25.3, with at least one match where C. H. Tseng was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving C. H. Tseng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+33) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.