Over the last games Watanuki, Yusuke holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Sharipov, Marat on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 2. Based on the games played a conclusion can be made that Sharipov, Marat currently is in better form, in comparison to Watanuki, Yusuke.
Watanuki, Yusuke: Chun Hsin Tseng – (Loss 2:0), Semen Pankin – (Win 2:0), Hayato Matsuoka – (Loss 0:2), Toby Samuel – (Loss 0:2), Andre Ilagan – (Win 2:0).
Sharipov, Marat: Sean Cuenin – (Loss 2:0), Alexander Vasilev – (Win 2:0), Arzhankin, Anton – (Win 2:0), Franco Ariel Vazquez – (Win 2:0), Aaron Funk – (Loss 2:1).Both contenders have moved to the round_of_32 while defeating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as China, Shanghai, Hard every match is extremely important which is why a great matchup awaits us.