A. Walton has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -16.0 to 23.4, with at least one match where A. Walton was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.5/10, leaving A. Walton vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

C. Wong comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning C. Wong has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving C. Wong vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Wong has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -40 over recent matches.