Casper Ruud def. Yosuke Watanuki
7-6(6) 6-3
Casper Ruud defeated Yosuke Watanuki 7-6(6) 6-3 in the 2023 Japan Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Casper Ruud | Yosuke Watanuki |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| First serve % | 66 | 43 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 85 |
| Second serve points won % | 73 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 77 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 23 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Casper Ruud | Yosuke Watanuki |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | JPN |
| Birth date | Dec 22, 1998 | Apr 12, 1998 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 73 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,685 | 756 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,932 | 1,744 |
| Current career W-L | 289–163 | 18–23 |
| Current career earnings | $29,431,625 | $1,583,945 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.