Pavel Kotov vs Yosuke Watanuki — Dubai Qualifying Round 1
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Kotov P.
Pavel Kotov defeated Yosuke Watanuki 6-3 6-3 in the Dubai qualifying round 1 on hard. The result followed the form book — Pavel Kotov came in ranked #246, defending last year's round of 32. Pavel Kotov claimed a first win over Yosuke Watanuki in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Pavel Kotov dropped just 6 games past Yosuke Watanuki.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R128 | hard | Yosuke Watanuki | 6-7(6) 6-4 7-5 |
| 2023-04-24 | Madrid Masters | Q2 | clay | Yosuke Watanuki | 6-7(7) 6-3 7-6(3) |
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 (59 vs 61). 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 loadWatanuki Y.: 10 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About