C. Y. Lee has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -23.7 to 20.8, with at least one match where C. Y. Lee was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving C. Y. Lee vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

E. Webley-Smith comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 2. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -14.1, meaning E. Webley-Smith has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving E. Webley-Smith vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.