A. Ilagan shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 535. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -13.8 to 10.7, with at least one match where A. Ilagan was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving A. Ilagan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +18 over the last five.

L. Xiao comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.2, meaning L. Xiao has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving L. Xiao vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — L. Xiao has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -19 over recent matches.