In the match between Mai Hontama and Yafan Wang, the preference is given to the Chinese player. Wang has shown good results on hard courts, reaching the semifinals in Hua Hin and the quarterfinals in Austin. Despite her disappointing exit from the tournament in Indian Wells, she has experience and confidence on American hard courts. Hontama, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency and has not been able to break into the top 100. Considering Wang's current form and preference for hard courts, it is more likely that she will emerge victorious in this match.
