B. Shick comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.8, meaning B. Shick has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving B. Shick vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Wu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.5 to 15.0, with at least one match where Y. Wu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving Y. Wu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.