L. Ma has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.9 to 30.1, with at least one match where L. Ma was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving L. Ma vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

Y. Zhang comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 3. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.6, meaning Y. Zhang has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving Y. Zhang vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.