Anastasiia Gureva vs Ikumi Yamazaki Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent months, Gureva has displayed a second-serve performance where she secured 38.9% of points. On the other hand, Yamazaki achieved a slightly better rate of 41.37% on her second serve. This statistic is often closely tied to predicting match outcomes with greater accuracy.

When analyzing performance under pressure, Gureva has successfully saved 51.9% of breakpoints, while Yamazaki has managed to save 52.14% of such situations. These figures are particularly valuable for those interested in in-game betting predictions.

Return game statistics from the recent form demonstrate that Gureva has won 59.32% of her opponent's second serve points. Meanwhile, Yamazaki has won 55.85% of similar opportunities. Both players are nearly identical in first serve return performance; Gureva winning 41.05% and Yamazaki winning 41.26%. These metrics provide insight into who might be favored in upcoming head-to-head matchups.

Over the past year, Gureva has a win percentage of 51.85% across all matches, reflecting a win-loss record of 28 to 26. Comparatively, Yamazaki showcases a more impressive performance, winning 64.18% of matches with a 43 to 24 record. These figures contribute to a comprehensive head-to-head prediction overview.

Surface preference also plays a role in the prediction. Gureva achieves her highest career surface win percentage on hard courts, with a 65% success rate (62 wins and 33 losses), whereas her lowest is on clay, with 56% (28 wins and 22 losses). In contrast, Yamazaki excels on grass, boasting a perfect 100% win rate (7 wins), though her performance dips on hard courts, with a 54% win rate (39 wins and 33 losses).

Examining the typical level of competition, Gureva predominantly competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments exceeding $10K, securing a 51.11% win rate (23 wins, 22 losses) in the past year. Meanwhile, Yamazaki contended in similar tournaments, but with a higher 65% win rate (39 wins, 21 losses). While head-to-head comparisons should account for event levels, the stats give us a clear picture of player form going into the match.

In terms of opponent quality over the previous year, Gureva faced players with an average rank of 399.09, while Yamazaki's opponents averaged a rank of 425.97. Additionally, in situations involving a deciding set, Gureva has clinched 56% of these high-stakes games, marginally surpassing Yamazaki, who secured 53% of deciding sets.

In recent matches, Gureva has demonstrated superior breakpoint conversion, capitalizing on 51.98% of opportunities, whereas Yamazaki has been successful with 46.04% of her breakpoint chances. This can significantly impact live betting decisions when either player is in a position to break serve.

Overall, based on the statistical analysis, Yamazaki emerges as the likely winner for the upcoming match, attributed to her superior win rate, performance in pressure situations, and broader recent success. However, Gureva's competitive return game and breakpoint conversion abilities ensure a closely-fought matchup, highlighting the unpredictable nature of tennis.