Over the last meetings Mochizuki, Shintaro holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Smith, Keegan on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on the games played a conclusion can be made that rivals are in similar shape.
Mochizuki, Shintaro: Jay Clarke – (Loss 2:1), Mariano Navone – (Loss 2:0), Nicolas Mejia – (Win 0:2), Benjamin Bonzi – (Loss 2:1), Federico Agustin Gomez – (Win 1:2).
Smith, Keegan: Olukayode Alafia Damina Ayeni – (Loss 2:1), Matteo Martineau – (Loss 1:2), Hugo Gaston – (Loss 2:1), August Holmgren – (Win 1:2), Neil Oberleitner – (Win 0:2).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while beating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Mexico, Morelos, Hard every game is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.