Akira Santillan vs Masamichi Imamura Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Masamichi Imamura has a slight advantage in second serve performance, winning 44.06% of second serve points recently, while Akira Santillan is at 41.81%.
• Akira Santillan slightly edges out Imamura in return game performance, winning 44.02% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Imamura's 43.52%.
• Who is better at returning first serves? Imamura has a stronger performance in this area, winning 27.72% compared to Santillan's 23.27%.
• Both players show similar resilience under pressure, with Imamura saving 50.84% of breakpoints and Santillan saving 50.77%.
• Looking at overall match win rates in the last year, Santillan stands out with a 73.42% win rate compared to Imamura's 42.11%.
• Which surface do they perform best on? Both players excel on Indoor hard courts, each winning 62% of their matches.
• Santillan has performed better in Futures events, with a 75.71% win rate, compared to Imamura's 37.84% at Challenger/ITF events.
• The quality of opponents faced is similar, with Imamura's opponents averaging a rank of 409.7 and Santillan's 406.66.
• In deciding sets in the last 12 months, Santillan shows a stronger record, winning 47% compared to Imamura's 36%.
• Both players exhibit similar breakpoint conversion rates, with Imamura at 32.00% and Santillan at 32.19%.

Editorial Prediction (November 17, 2025, UTC):

This upcoming tennis match showcases two players with distinct comparative strengths. Masamichi Imamura has demonstrated a slight edge in second serve success and first serve return capabilities, areas which often prove crucial in match prognosis. However, his overall performance metrics, such as recent match win rates, lean favorably towards Akira Santillan.

Santillan's dominance in match win percentages over the last year, particularly on Futures/Satellites circuits, positions him as a formidable opponent. Additionally, his resilience in deciding sets suggests an ability to handle high-pressure scenarios better.

Both players share similar competencies on their best surface and face competitors of comparable ranks. The minor differences in breakpoint conversion provide further insight into their on-court strategies, but do not drastically favor either player.

Taking into account recent form and performance trends, Akira Santillan emerges as the more likely victor in this matchup, showcasing a more consistent winning form over the past year.