E. S. Liang has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.6 to 64.5, with at least one match where E. S. Liang was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving E. S. Liang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

D. Snigur shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 187. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -25.8 to 17.3, with at least one match where D. Snigur was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving D. Snigur vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.