K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.4, meaning K. Kawa has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.9/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

X. Gao comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.0 with a downward trend. X. Gao is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving X. Gao vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.