C. Liu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.5 to 13.5, with at least one match where C. Liu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Liu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Zarazua comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.5, meaning R. Zarazua has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving R. Zarazua vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Zarazua has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.