Y. Wu has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.1 to 23.6, with at least one match where Y. Wu was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving Y. Wu vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Wu has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -36 over recent matches.

K. Nishikori comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -9.6 to 15.0, with at least one match where K. Nishikori was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving K. Nishikori vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.