Wang came into the match with one win and two defeats against Lind in WTT-series meetings. Lind had won their previous encounter 3–1 in the men's singles round of 16 at the US Smash in July.[2]
Wang Chuqin sweeps Anders Lind on international return in Frankfurt
Wang lost their previous US Smash meeting and entered with a 1–2 WTT record against the Dane.


















