Z. Li has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +2.2 with a downward trend. Z. Li is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving Z. Li vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +22 over the last five.

W. Zheng comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.8, meaning W. Zheng has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving W. Zheng vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — W. Zheng has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.