K. Kawa comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -31.8 to 47.8, with at least one match where K. Kawa was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving K. Kawa vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

C. Liu comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.5 to 13.5, with at least one match where C. Liu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Liu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.