Benjamin Hannestad defeated Yuta Kikuchi 6-4 1-6 11-9 in the M15 Sharm ElSheikh 13 qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yuta Kikuchi came in ranked #686, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Benjamin Hannestad claimed a first win over Yuta Kikuchi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 18 | Q16 | hard | Yuta Kikuchi | 6-2 7-5 |
| 2024-09-30 | M15 Sharm ElSheikh 12 | Q32 | hard | Yuta Kikuchi | 7-6(1) 7-6(4) |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (34 vs 90). 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