H. Chung has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.4 to 19.6, with at least one match where H. Chung was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving H. Chung vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

R. Ramanathan comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.4, meaning R. Ramanathan has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving R. Ramanathan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.