C. Smith comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -11.5, meaning C. Smith has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving C. Smith vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Smith has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -35 over recent matches.

L. Tien comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.1, meaning L. Tien has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving L. Tien vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.