Makoto Ochi defeated Ajeet Rai 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the M25 Gold Coast 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ajeet Rai came in ranked #1022, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Makoto Ochi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Makoto Ochi claimed a first win over Ajeet Rai in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (108 vs 159). 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