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Men's singles · 2026-07-19

Christo Popov vs Koki Watanabe — Japan Open 2026, F

Christo Popov won 2–0

AI-powered rally-by-rally match analysis.

Christo Popov dominated the first game with a decisive 8-point run from 13-11 that closed it out 21-11, establishing control through superior smash finishing. The second game proved tighter with three lead changes and Watanabe mounting a brief comeback to 18-17, but Popov held firm to win 21-19 and take the match. Popov's aggressive shot selection and smash efficiency proved the difference across both games, while Watanabe's net errors and inability to sustain pressure in crucial moments ultimately cost him the match.

Point progression

Christo PopovKoki Watanabe
0510152021

Rally length

Avg rally — by shots

11.5shots

Avg rally — by time

13.1sec

Rallies by length (shots)

3
1–2
13
3–4
24
5–8
19
9–14
5
15–20
8
21+

Shot patterns

Most common 3-shot runs

  1. 1.A1Backhand Clear Cross→B1Forehand Drop Straight→A1Forehand Lift Cross

    Happened 3× out of 69 rallies

  2. 2.A1Backhand Lift Cross→B1Forehand Smash Straight→A1Forehand Block Straight

    Happened 3× out of 69 rallies

  3. 3.A1Forehand Block Straight→B1Forehand Spin Net Straight→A1Forehand Lift Cross

    Happened 3× out of 69 rallies

  4. 4.A1Forehand Drive Straight→B1Forehand Block Straight→A1Forehand Flat Push Straight

    Happened 3× out of 69 rallies

  5. 5.B1Backhand Block Straight→A1Backhand Net Cross→B1Forehand Lift Cross

    Happened 3× out of 69 rallies

Most common 5-shot runs

  1. 1.A1Backhand Drive Straight→B1Backhand Block Straight→A1Backhand Flat Push Straight→B1Around-the-Head Smash Straight→A1Backhand Lift Cross

    Happened 2× out of 69 rallies

  2. 2.A1Long Serve Body→B1Forehand Drive Straight→A1Forehand Block Straight→B1Forehand Spin Net Straight→A1Forehand High Lift Straight

    Happened 1× out of 69 rallies

  3. 3.A1Long Serve Body→B1Forehand Half Smash Straight→A1Forehand Block Straight→B1Forehand Block Straight→A1Forehand Lift Cross

    Happened 1× out of 69 rallies

  4. 4.A1Short Serve Body→B1Backhand Drive Cross→A1Forehand Drive Cross→B1Around-the-Head Drive Straight→A1Backhand Block Straight

    Happened 1× out of 69 rallies

  5. 5.A1Short Serve Body→B1Backhand Drive Straight→A1Backhand Clear Cross→B1Forehand Drop Straight→A1Forehand Lift Cross

    Happened 1× out of 69 rallies

Who did what

Most winners

14

Christo Popov

Most errors forced

8

Koki Watanabe

Most unforced errors

22

Koki Watanabe

By player

Christo Popov

416 shots
Winners 14Forced 6Unforced 14

Most-used shots

25%
Lift
17%
Block
17%
Net
10%
Serve
10%
Drive
8%
Drop

Points won — by shot

Smash

26%

My winner6Forced opp. error5Drew opp. unforced0
Smash
Block
Lift
Net
Brush
Drop
Serve
Clear
My winnerForced opp. errorDrew opp. unforced

Points lost — by shot

Block

23%

Opp. winner0My forced error7My unforced error0
Block
Lift
Kill
Drop
Net
Smash
Drive
Brush
Opp. winnerMy forced errorMy unforced error

Rally outcome

  • unforced error50%
  • winner31%
  • forced error19%

Koki Watanabe

410 shots
Winners 8Forced 8Unforced 22

Most-used shots

21%
Net
20%
Lift
15%
Block
10%
Drop
10%
Smash
10%
Drive

Points won — by shot

Net

27%

My winner0Forced opp. error0Drew opp. unforced8
Net
Smash
Drive
Kill
Block
Lift
Clear
Drop
My winnerForced opp. errorDrew opp. unforced

Points lost — by shot

Net

24%

Opp. winner3My forced error0My unforced error7
Net
Lift
Smash
Block
Brush
Drop
Clear
Drive
Opp. winnerMy forced errorMy unforced error

Rally outcome

  • unforced error50%
  • winner31%
  • forced error19%

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Players

Christo PopovKoki Watanabe