C. Liu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.5 to 13.5, with at least one match where C. Liu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Liu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

V. Erjavec has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -15.6 to 18.5, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +14 over the last five.