L. Ma has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.9 with a downward trend. L. Ma is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving L. Ma vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

F. Y. Xun comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 1. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -24.6, meaning F. Y. Xun has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, leaving F. Y. Xun vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — F. Y. Xun has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -100 over recent matches.