Q. Vandecasteele has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.4 to 13.8, with at least one match where Q. Vandecasteele was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving Q. Vandecasteele vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

J. Zhang comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 3. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -6.1 to 12.9, with at least one match where J. Zhang was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving J. Zhang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+38) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.