Koki WATANABE beats WENG Hong Yang to move on to the Semi Finals in the men's singles this DAIHATSU Japan Open 2025

Koki WATANABE dropped the opener but found another gear at the DAIHATSU Japan Open 2025, overturning WENG Hong Yang 15-21 21-15 21-11 in the Men's Singles Quarter Finals.

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21-15 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 6 points.

What's Next

Koki WATANABE advances to the semi-finals of the DAIHATSU Japan Open 2025, while WENG Hong Yang's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored WENG Hong Yang with a 64% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. Defying the analytical model's 64% projection, Koki WATANABE produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

Player profiles: Tamito WATANABE · Hongzhi Weng

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