Juncheng Shang vs Yoshihito Nishioka — Indian Wells Masters Qualifying Round 1
Shang J.
Juncheng Shang defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the Indian Wells Masters qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yoshihito Nishioka came in ranked #176, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Juncheng Shang had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. Juncheng Shang claimed a first win over Yoshihito Nishioka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Juncheng Shang dropped the opening set before beating Yoshihito Nishioka 4–6 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-27 | Beijing | R32 | hard | Yoshihito Nishioka | 5-7 7-5 6-1 |
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