Q. Zheng has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -4.9 to 16.8, with at least one match where Q. Zheng was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Q. Zheng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

S. Stephens comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.3, meaning S. Stephens has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving S. Stephens vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.