Over the last matches Shiraishi, Hikaru holds wins - 3, losses - 2. Imai, S on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on this data a conclusion can be made that Shiraishi, Hikaru currently is in better form, in comparison to Imai, S.
Shiraishi, Hikaru: Kazuki Nishiwaki – (Win 2:1), Max Purcell – (Loss 2:0), Jangjun Kim – (Loss 1:2), Kosuke Ogura – (Win 2:1), Shinji Hazawa – (Win 2:0).
Imai, S: Yuki Mochizuki – (Win 2:1), Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong – (Loss 0:2), Tianhui Zhang – (Win 0:2), Uisung Park – (Loss 2:0), Chen, Yan Cheng – (Loss 2:0).
