Y. Zhou has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.6 to 13.8, with at least one match where Y. Zhou was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Zhou 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.