Ajeet Rai vs Yuta Kikuchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Predictions for Upcoming Tennis Match

1. Recent Second Serve Performance: Over the past six months, Rai has demonstrated a second serve performance of notable caliber, winning 47.95% of points. In contrast, Kikuchi has excelled in this domain, securing victory in 55.63% of points. It is essential to acknowledge the significant correlation between this statistic and the accuracy of match predictions.
2. Return Game Stats Analysis: Delving into return game statistics, Rai has proven their prowess by triumphing in 51.28% of their opponents' second serve points. Meanwhile, Kikuchi has exhibited undeniable skill, winning 54.37% of such points. For first serve returns, Rai achieves a success rate of 33.16%, whereas Kikuchi boasts a commendable 37.85%. These numbers significantly contribute to determining the favored player in this head-to-head matchup.
3. Under Pressure Analysis: The ability to save breakpoints during high-pressure moments bears crucial importance in in-game betting predictions. Rai successfully saved 60.34% of breakpoints in recent form, whereas Kikuchi demonstrated a solid performance by saving 50.46%.
4. Performance Overview: Over the past year, Rai has secured victory in 55.22% of the matches played (Win/Loss: 37/30). On the other hand, Kikuchi has dominated the court, earning triumph in 67.69% of matches played (Win/Loss: 44/21). These statistics provide an insightful overview of the head-to-head prediction.
5. Surface Advantage: When observing career surface win percentages, Rai prevails on the Hard surface with an impressive 57% triumph rate (Win/Loss: 157/120). However, their performance on I.hard is less remarkable, with a win percentage of 33% (Win/Loss: 1/2). Kikuchi exhibits exceptional skills on I.hard, boasting an 80% win rate (Win/Loss: 8/2). Conversely, their performance on Clay is less favorable, with a win percentage of 0% (Win/Loss: 0/2).
6. Player Level: Within the last year, Rai has predominantly participated in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a $10K prize pool. Throughout these tournaments, Rai achieved victory in 59.18% of matches played (Win/Loss: 29/20). In contrast, Kikuchi has primarily engaged in similar tournaments, securing triumph in 67.69% of matches played (Win/Loss: 44/21). It is crucial to consider the significance of player levels when comparing statistics to predict the favorite.
7. Direct Head-to-Head Matches: Rai and Kikuchi have competed against each other on one occasion. Rai emerged victorious in that encounter, while Kikuchi did not secure a win. The sets played between them amounted to two, with Rai winning both. The previous match between Rai and Kikuchi took place at the M25 Timaru on the 13th of February 2025, on a Hard surface, resulting in a convincing 6-2 6-3 victory for Ajeet Rai.
8. Head-to-Head Match Duration: Examination of their previous head-to-head matches reveals an average match duration of 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 25 seconds.
9. Prediction for Deciding Set: In their previous encounters, Rai and Kikuchi have yet to engage in a deciding set. However, it is crucial to note that Rai has notched victories in no deciding sets, while Kikuchi is yet to emerge triumphant in such situations. This statistic provides valuable insight into predicting the outcome should this match enter a deciding set.
10. Extreme Pressure Situations: To date, Rai and Kikuchi have not played any tiebreaks against one another. Therefore, no conclusions can be drawn regarding their performance in high-pressure tiebreak situations.
11. Opponent Quality Statistics: Over the course of the last 12 months, Rai has frequently faced opponents with an average rank of 445.43. In contrast, Kikuchi has generally competed against players with an average rank of 262.4.
12. Deciding Set Performance vs. All Players: If the match were to progress into a deciding set, Rai has demonstrated a reliable ability to emerge victorious, securing wins in 50% of deciding sets over the past 12 months. Similarly, Kikuchi has exhibited formidable skills in deciding sets, claiming victory in 50% of matches played on tour.
13. Current Event Head-to-Head Stats: While analyzing past performances holds significance in predicting tennis matches, it is also crucial to consider current event stats. Such statistics provide an indication of a player's form within the ongoing event. To access the current event stats for these players, refer to the section below (if they have participated in the current event). Additionally, certain players tend to excel at specific events, and this factor should not be overlooked when predicting the outcome.
14. Break Point Conversion: Recent statistics reveal that Rai has effectively converted 40.89% of their breakpoint opportunities. Kikuchi has also showcased admirable efficiency, converting 48.52% of their chances to break their opponents' serve. This statistic proves valuable when considering in-game live betting tips, especially during critical breakpoint moments.
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