J. Pieri comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -10.9, meaning J. Pieri has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.0/10, leaving J. Pieri vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

H. Shi comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 4. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -19.3 to 28.6, with at least one match where H. Shi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.1/10, leaving H. Shi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.