V. Kopriva comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.5, meaning V. Kopriva has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving V. Kopriva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

Y. Bu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.1 to 13.5, with at least one match where Y. Bu was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.