Ayano Shimizu vs Claudia Hoste Ferrer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Shimizu's second serve point successes reach 34.85%, while Ferrer achieves 37.57%. Could this give Ferrer an advantage?
• In return games, Shimizu secures 53.36% of his opponent's second serve points, surpassing Ferrer's 49.02%.
• Considering first serve returns, Shimizu outperforms Ferrer with 34.09% compared to 32.49%.
• Under pressure, Ferrer has a slight edge saving 43.04% of breakpoints, over Shimizu’s 40.78%.
• Shimizu shows better annual match success, with a win rate of 62.9%, overlooking Ferrer's 34.78% win rate.
• Grass is Shimizu's preferred surface with a 62% win rate, while Ferrer favors clay with a 53% win percentage.
• Ferrer sees less success on indoor hard courts (36% win rate) compared to Shimizu’s 53%.
• Shimizu competes primarily in higher-level Challengers/ITF events, winning 60.38% of his matches, whereas Ferrer plays more in Futures/ITF tournaments, with a 36.84% success rate.
• The average rank of opponents is higher for Shimizu at 394.39, compared to Ferrer’s 565, suggesting tougher competition faced by Shimizu.
• In deciding sets, Shimizu excels with a 63% win rate, which contrasts with Ferrer’s 29% success in similar situations.
• Shimizu converts 44.72% of breakpoint chances, while Ferrer leads slightly with a conversion rate of 53.49%.

Editorial Prediction (July 29, 2025, UTC):

Both players have their own strengths, with Ferrer having a slight edge in second serve points won and breakpoint conversion rates. However, Shimizu demonstrates stronger performance on return games and deciding sets.

Shimizu's experience in relatively tougher tournaments and a significantly higher win percentage over the past year further solidifies his competitive advantage.

Taking all stats into account, Shimizu is more likely to be the victor in this upcoming match, thanks to his consistent performances across different courts and situations.