K. Sell comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.4, meaning K. Sell has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving K. Sell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. H. Hsu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.3 to 10.7, with at least one match where Y. H. Hsu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. H. Hsu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.