L. Tien arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving L. Tien vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Shevchenko comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.2, meaning A. Shevchenko has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving A. Shevchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.