Markham
Motivation:
Ishikawa - to widen the gap in points between himself and Hirano before the Grand Final ...
Hirano - the same task ....
(it will finally be determined who will be second in the JNT and who will be third after the Grand Final anyway ....)
Hayata-there was a chance in case of victory to widen the gap in points with Kato and get close to the top 20 ....Unfortunately, this chance was missed ....
Kato-in case of victory, entry into the top 20 ....
Sato - consolidate its position in the top 20 ....(max. nr. 18-19 in 2020/1)
(Sato after the Grand Final is likely to lose points, but will remain in the top 20 ...)
In 2020, Sato, Kato, Hayata in serious tournaments will be forced to play qualifications, access to the main draw only through Chinese barriers .....