A. Hartono has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -29.8 to 21.3, with at least one match where A. Hartono was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving A. Hartono vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

P. M. Nugroho comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -19.0, meaning P. M. Nugroho has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 4.6/10, leaving P. M. Nugroho vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — P. M. Nugroho has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -41 over recent matches.