Arnaud Merkle vs Yuji Tanaka – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
21/01/2026 at 05:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • BWF WORLD TOUR - MEN: Indonesia Masters - 1/16-finals

Chances of winning


Arnaud Merkle
35.7%
Yuji Tanaka
64.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
41.6% 58.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Arnaud Merkle has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Arnaud Merkle's form might have worsened.
  • Yuji Tanaka has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Yuji Tanaka's recent form is better than expected.
  • Arnaud Merkle - Yuji Tanaka Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.59
    (2.18)

    1.44
    (1.55)
    8%
    (10.4%)
    Preview Facts
    • Merkle is ranked BWF: 36. Tanaka is ranked BWF: 20.
    • Tanaka's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Merkle may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Tanaka will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.
    Latest results of Arnaud Merkle
    Latest results of Yuji Tanaka
    20.01.2026 Tharun Mannepalli - Yuji Tanaka Canceled
    14.01.2026 Jun Hao Leong - Yuji Tanaka Leong J. H. retired
    06.01.2026 Yuji Tanaka - Victor Lai 1:2
    23.11.2025 Yuji Tanaka - Lakshya Sen 0:2
    Draw
    2026

    1/16-finals
    1Chou T. Ch.Nguyen N.2 : 0
    2Watanabe K.Srikanth K.1 : 2
    3Loh K. Y.Johannesen M.2 : 0
    4Ubaidillah M. Z.George K.2 : 0
    5Sen L.Wang T. W.2 : 1
    6Su L. Y.Gunawan J.1 : 2
    7Lee C. H.Teeraratsakul P.0 : 2
    8Lee Z. J.Prannoy H. S.2 : 0
    9Yusuf M.Wang P.0 : 2
    10Merkle A.Tanaka Y.1 : 2
    11Wang Z. X.Hoh J.2 : 0
    12Shetty A.Farhan A.0 : 2
    13Ginting A. S.Carraggi J.2 : 1
    14Ng Ka L. A.Teh J. H. J.0 : 2
    15Chi Y. J. (WO.)Gemke R.
    16Yang B.Antonsen A.0 : 2

    1/8-finals
    1Chou T. Ch.Srikanth K.2 : 0
    2Loh K. Y.Ubaidillah M. Z.2 : 0
    3Sen L.Gunawan J.2 : 0
    4Teeraratsakul P.Lee Z. J.2 : 1
    5Wang P.Tanaka Y.1 : 2
    6Wang Z. X.Farhan A.1 : 2
    7Ginting A. S.Teh J. H. J. (WO.)
    8Chi Y. J.Antonsen A.2 : 1

    Quarter-finals
    1Chou T. Ch.Loh K. Y.0 : 2
    2Sen L.Teeraratsakul P.0 : 2
    3Tanaka Y.Farhan A.0 : 2
    4Teh J. H. J.Chi Y. J.1 : 2

    Semi-finals
    1Loh K. Y.Teeraratsakul P.0 : 2
    2Farhan A.Chi Y. J.2 : 0

    Final
    1Teeraratsakul P.Farhan A.0 : 2