Over the last matches Shimabukuro, S holds wins - 3, losses - 2. Honda, Naoya on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 3, losses - 2. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that rivals are in similar shape.
Shimabukuro, S: Nikoloz Basilashvili – (Loss 2:0), Alex Bolt – (Win 1:2), Alexander Shevchenko – (Loss 2:1), Martin Landaluce – (Win 1:2), Colton Smith – (Win 0:2).
Honda, Naoya: Mae Malige – (Loss 0:2), Matthew Summers – (Win 2:0), Lui Maxted – (Loss 0:2), Salvador Monteiro – (Win 2:0), Ryotero Matsumura – (Win 0:2).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while beating worthy opponents along the way. In tournaments as Japan, Yokkaichi, Hard each event is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.
