C. Y. Lee has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.8 to 37.5, with at least one match where C. Y. Lee was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving C. Y. Lee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+43) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.

V. Lepchenko comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.1, meaning V. Lepchenko has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving V. Lepchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.