Aliona Falei vs Hina Inoue Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past 6 months, Hina Inoue secured 37.94% of points on her second serve, slightly edging out Aliona Falei, who won 36.44%.
• Can the return game make a difference? Aliona Falei shines here, capturing 53.52% of points against opponents' second serves, compared to Inoue's 47.80%.
• For first serve returns, the advantage remains with Falei at 35.44%, while Inoue trails with 28.63%.
• Who handles match pressure better? Falei, with a 49.37% breakpoint save rate, outperforms Inoue's 46.44% under pressure.
• Annual win rates reveal Falei's slight edge with a 60.78% win rate, compared to Inoue's 57.35% over the past year.
• Surface preference plays a role: Inoue excels on Hard at 65%, whereas Falei performs best on Indoor Hard, matching Inoue's success with 65%.
• At events over $10K, Falei shows strength, winning 62% of matches, surpassing Inoue's 51.16% at similar levels.
• Historically, Inoue leads head-to-head encounters, winning 2 out of 3 matches against Falei.
• Average match times between the two suggest typically competitive bouts, lasting 1 hour and 38 minutes on average.
• In deciding sets, a critical factor, Inoue has a 58% success rate, while Falei lags at 41% this past year.
• Facing more challenging opposition, Inoue's average opponent ranks at 350.44, compared to Falei's 411.14.

Editorial Prediction (October 8, 2025, UTC):

Hina Inoue's recent form shows modest superiority in second serve performance, key in tight matches. Her ability in deciding sets also provides a notable edge, with a 58% win rate in such situations across the past year.

Though Aliona Falei excels in returning games, particularly against first serves, her weaker success in deciding sets raises questions about her ability to close tightly contested matches.

Hina Inoue's historical head-to-head success, particularly on her favored Hard surface, alongside the ability to manage against higher-ranked opponents, positions her as the likely winner of this match.