Makoto Ochi defeated Takuto Niki 7-5 6-3 in the Japan F6 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Takuto Niki came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Makoto Ochi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Makoto Ochi narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-20 | M15 Chiang Rai 3 | R32 | hard | Takuto Niki | 6-3 7-6(6) |
| 2021-03-18 | M15 Sharm El Sheikh 7 | R16 | hard | Makoto Ochi | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2019-03-14 | M15 Nishi-Tokyo 1 | R16 | hard | Takuto Niki | 6-3 3-6 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 108). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About