S. Zhang comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.3, meaning S. Zhang has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving S. Zhang 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 -31.8 to 18.5, with at least one match where V. Erjavec was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving V. Erjavec vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.