Yosuke Watanuki – ATP #162 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Yosuke Watanuki - ATP #162 Tennis Player
Yosuke Watanuki
JPN Age: 27 (12-04-1998)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 72
ATP
#162
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
28 - 25
52.8% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Yosuke Watanuki wins a strong 76.5% behind the first serve. Sits as number 162 in the ATP. Additionally, he powers through with 0.8 aces per game. Furthermore, he holds 81.0% of service games. On the flip side, he struggles winning just 28.9% against rival's first serves and struggles winning just 36.3% of pressure points on return.

Yosuke Watanuki - Career History

Yosuke Watanuki is a professional tennis player who competes for Japan on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 159. He plays right-handed. His best ranking to date is No. 72. His professional career started in 2016.

Yosuke Watanuki built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2025. He captured one title at Kobe Challenger. Season record: 18-11. Results on hard: 13-7. He won 49% on second serve return, averaged 0.38 double faults per game, and averaged 0.77 aces per game.

Watanuki competed in just 10 matches during 2024. The campaign was limited to 10 matches. He reached the semifinal at Matsuyama Challenger. Record: 6-4. Competing on hard: 6-4. He won 59% serve pressure points, averaged 0.40 double faults per game, and converted 52% of break opportunities.

The Japanese player faced difficulties in 2023. A maiden top-100 ranking followed. Hard results: 5-7. He held firm saving 65% of breakpoints faced, stayed composed winning at 65% in pressure situations on serve, and fired 0.9 aces per service game. He captured one title at Yokohama Challenger. He also reached the final at Shanghai Challenger. Additional semifinals at Canberra Challenger and Monterrey Challenger. Lower-tier record: 20-8. Results on hard: 19-5. He saved 67% of break points, won 66% serve pressure points, and averaged 0.85 aces per game.

Yosuke Watanuki built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2022. He won two titles at Kobe Challenger and Yokkaichi Challenger. He also reached the final at Yokohama Challenger. Record: 29-15. Competing on hard: 26-13. He won 52% on second serve return, won 76% on first serve, and averaged 0.31 double faults per game.

Watanuki developed through Futures tournaments in 2021. He reached two semifinals at Champaign Challenger and Puerto Vallarta Challenger. Season record: 13-11. Results on hard: 11-9. He won 51% on second serve return, won 70% on first serve, and averaged 0.52 aces per game.

The Japanese player bounced back impressively in 2020. He reached the final at Cleveland Challenger. Record: 11-6. Competing on hard: 11-5. He won 50% on second serve return, averaged 0.29 double faults per game, and won 51% on second serve.

2019 proved challenging for Yosuke Watanuki. He entered the top 200 for the first time. He captured one title at Kobe Challenger. Season record: 14-14. Results on hard: 13-11. He won 69% on first serve, averaged 0.47 double faults per game, and saved 60% of break points.

Yosuke Watanuki developed through Futures tournaments in 2018. He captured one title at Japan F4. He also reached the final at Kobe Challenger. Additional semifinals at Busan Challenger and Loughborough Challenger. Record: 29-14. Competing on hard: 29-14. He averaged 0.48 aces per game, averaged 0.33 double faults per game, and won 71% on first serve.

Yosuke Watanuki gained ranking points at Futures level in 2017. He won two titles at Japan F7 and Chinese Taipei F2. He also reached the final at Chinese Taipei F1. Season record: 29-19. Surface breakdown: clay 2-8, hard 27-11. He averaged 0.32 double faults per game, won 46% on second serve, and averaged 0.62 aces per game.

Yosuke Watanuki competed at Futures/ITF level in 2016. He won two titles at Japan F4 and Japan F5. Record: 11-2. Competing on hard: 11-2. He won 57% on second serve, and won 51% on second serve return.

Yosuke Watanuki Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Yosuke Watanuki

What is Yosuke Watanuki's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Yosuke Watanuki holds a record of 13-18 (41.9%) on hard, 3-3 (50.0%) on clay, and 2-2 (50.0%) on grass. At Challenger/ITF level: 166-82 (66.9%) on hard, 9-17 (34.6%) on clay, and 5-6 (45.5%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 4-3 (57.1%) on hard at ATP level. 11-8 (57.9%) on hard and 5-4 (55.6%) on grass at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Yosuke Watanuki won?

Yosuke Watanuki has won 10 titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on hard).

What is Yosuke Watanuki's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 5-5 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Yosuke Watanuki has posted a 28-25 record (52.8% win rate).

How many aces does Yosuke Watanuki serve per match?

Yosuke Watanuki is currently serving 9.0 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (53 matches), up from a career average of 7.8.

How does Yosuke Watanuki perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Yosuke Watanuki is 2-1 against Top 20 opponents. Against Top 50 opponents: 2-2. Against Top 100 opponents: 5-7 (41.7%). Over his career: 3-8 (27.3%) against Top 20 opponents. Against Top 50 opponents: 6-16 (27.3%). Against Top 100 opponents: 29-39 (42.6%).