E. S. Liang has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.6 to 64.5, with at least one match where E. S. Liang was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. S. Liang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

G. M. Dittmann comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 2. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.6 to 34.2, with at least one match where G. M. Dittmann was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving G. M. Dittmann vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — G. M. Dittmann has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -36 over recent matches.