C. Liu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 48.1, with at least one match where C. Liu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving C. Liu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Liu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.

E. Meri comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.0, meaning E. Meri has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving E. Meri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.