S. Park has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.6, meaning S. Park has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving S. Park vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Wu Ho comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 4.