Who is favored to win the Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer at the Kobe?
Yosuke Watanuki is favored to win as the 4th seed with odds of 1.65 compared to Elias Ymer at 2.14. Watanuki has been performing well in the Kobe Challenger, advancing through multiple rounds with strong performances, while Ymer is seeded 7th and has a 33-29 record in 2025 with a 5-2 record on indoor hard courts this year.
What time does Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer at the Kobe start?
The match starts at 4:00 AM UTC on November 16, 2025, which corresponds to 1:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time) on November 16, 2025, at the Kobe Challenger in Japan.
Where is the Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer at the Kobe being played?
The match will be played at the Kobe Challenger venue in Kobe, Japan on indoor hard courts. The Kobe Challenger is an ATP Challenger Tour event held annually in Kobe with indoor hard court surfaces.
Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer at the Kobe prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Yosuke Watanuki is predicted to win with odds of 1.65 based on his current form and seeding advantage. Watanuki has won his recent matches at the Kobe Challenger decisively, including a 6-4 6-4 victory over Frederico Ferreira Silva and a 6-4 6-2 victory over Kaylan Bigun, demonstrating strong momentum heading into this final.
What is the head to head record between Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer?
Elias Ymer leads the head-to-head record 1-0 against Yosuke Watanuki from their previous meeting on March 4, 2022, in a Davis Cup match on indoor hard courts where Ymer defeated Watanuki. This will be their first meeting on the professional circuit since that Davis Cup encounter.
