Cheong Eui Kim vs Kento Takeuchi — Korea F4 Round of 32
Cheong Eui Kim defeated Kento Takeuchi 6-4 4-6 7-5 in the Korea F4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kento Takeuchi came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Cheong Eui Kim had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Cheong Eui Kim claimed a first win over Kento Takeuchi in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Cheong Eui Kim edged Kento Takeuchi in three tight sets (6–4 4–6 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedKim C. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
4 meetings · Takeuchi K. leads 3–113
Hard: Takeuchi K. leads 2–1 · Clay: Takeuchi K. leads 1–0
- Kim C.May 2013Korea F4This matchHard6-4 4-6 7-5
- Takeuchi K.November 2011Chinese Taipei F4Clay4-6 7-5 6-2
- Takeuchi K.January 2011Cambodia F2Hard6-4 6-4
- Takeuchi K.September 2007Japan F8Hard7-6(4) 7-6(5)
Closing odds
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Player context
Before the matchKim C.Takeuchi K.1 620ELO1 4991 570Hard ELO1 4966–4Last 104–623Age25RightPlaysLeft