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.

N. K. Sinha comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -5.8, meaning N. K. Sinha has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving N. K. Sinha vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.