Dar. Blanch comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.4 to 15.3, with at least one match where Dar. Blanch was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Dar. Blanch vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. H. Hsu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.3 to 10.7, with at least one match where Y. H. Hsu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Y. H. Hsu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.