S. Kwon shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 262. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.6 to 12.7, with at least one match where S. Kwon was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving S. Kwon vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

A. Shevchenko comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning A. Shevchenko has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving A. Shevchenko vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Shevchenko has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.