Rei Sakamoto vs Mackenzie Mcdonald — Shanghai Masters Qualifying Round 2
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Sakamoto R.
Rei Sakamoto defeated Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mackenzie Mcdonald came in ranked #145. Rei Sakamoto extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Rei Sakamoto closed it out in two sets, 6–4 6–3.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Shanghai Masters | Q2 | hard | Rei Sakamoto | 6-4 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
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (87 vs 91). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadSakamoto R.: 10 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Mcdonald M.: 4 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About