S. Costoulas comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.5 to 26.0, with at least one match where S. Costoulas was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving S. Costoulas vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Lew Yan Foon comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.8, meaning A. Lew Yan Foon has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.3/10, leaving A. Lew Yan Foon vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.