X. Yao comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.9, meaning X. Yao has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.7/10, leaving X. Yao vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

J. Garland comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning J. Garland has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving J. Garland vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.