This is the third meeting between the two players with Akane leading 2-0 to Malvika

In the head-to-head record, Malvika is trailing 0-2 to Akane Yamaguchi. She has also never won a game against her, losing both in straight games.

However, in their last meeting in Badminton Asia Championships 2023, the youngster pushed Akane to a deuce in the first game and also fought hard in the second game, losing narrowly, 19-21.