X. Yao comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -7.2, meaning X. Yao has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.8/10, leaving X. Yao vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Zolotareva comes into this match in difficult form — 4 wins from the last 4. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Zolotareva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.