Q. Zheng has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.9 to 13.8, with at least one match where Q. Zheng was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving Q. Zheng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

S. Kenin comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -12.7, meaning S. Kenin has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving S. Kenin vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — S. Kenin has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -25 over recent matches.