Australia's Aidan Walton, ranked 117, arrives at the Jiujiang qualification event on hard courts with solid recent form, winning three of his last five matches including victories over A. Galarneau, Wu Tung-Lin, and J. Cui. Walton holds a 1–2 head-to-head record against opponent C. Wong, suggesting room for improvement in direct competition. His most recent loss came against K. Khachanov, but he bounced back to beat M. Landaluce, demonstrating resilience in tight situations.

Hong Kong's C. Wong, ranked 122, enters this Jiujiang qualification matchup with three consecutive straight-set victories over Y. Bu, R. Noguchi, and M. Kukushkin that showcase strong momentum on hard courts. Wong has won the H2H series against Walton 2–1, holding a notable edge in their head-to-head record despite recent losses to C. Chidekh and R. Noguchi. His ability to secure commanding wins suggests he can compete effectively in this qualifier.