Benjamin Hassan vs Yosuke Watanuki — Davis Cup WG1 PO: LBN vs JPN Round Robin
Hassan B.
Benjamin Hassan defeated Yosuke Watanuki 6-2 7-6 in the Davis Cup WG1 PO: LBN vs JPN round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yosuke Watanuki came in ranked #305, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Benjamin Hassan had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on clay. Benjamin Hassan claimed a first win over Yosuke Watanuki in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Benjamin Hassan closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-12 | Stuttgart | Q2 | grass | Yosuke Watanuki | 7-5 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (156 vs 84). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadHassan B.: 20 days rest · Watanuki Y.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About