M. Kessler has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +1.6 with a downward trend. M. Kessler is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving M. Kessler vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Shi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning H. Shi has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving H. Shi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.