Takuto Niki defeated Xin Gao 6-0 6-3 in the Chengdu CH qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Xin Gao came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Takuto Niki had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Takuto Niki claimed a first win over Xin Gao in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (181 vs 57). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About