Ayano Shimizu vs Yeon Woo Ku Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ku has demonstrated stronger second serve performance recently, winning 39.47% of the points, compared to Shimizu's 34.82%. Could this give Ku a slight edge in serving?
• In terms of returning, Shimizu is a bit more effective on their opponent's second serve at 53.24% versus Ku's 51.67%. Will this ability to break serve often be the deciding factor?
• When saving breakpoints, Ku performs better, having a 50.73% success rate, whereas Shimizu saves 38.41%. Who can handle pressure situations more effectively?
• Overall match performance over the past year favors Shimizu, who has won 65.15% of games compared to Ku's 59.68%.
• Ku's best surface is indoor hard courts with a 69% win rate, while Shimizu excels on clay, winning 63% of matches on that surface.
• Both players frequently compete in Challengers/ITF events, but Shimizu has a better win rate (63.64%) compared to Ku's 58.33%.
• The head-to-head record strongly favors Shimizu, who has won both past encounters against Ku, including all four sets played.
• The average rank of opponents played by both is quite similar, suggesting comparable competition levels, with Ku's opponents averaging a rank of 401.03, just ahead of Shimizu's at 405.79.
• In deciding sets, Shimizu proves superior, winning 59% of them over the past year, compared to Ku's 29%.
• When it comes to converting break points, Shimizu is more efficient with a 44.75% conversion rate, as opposed to Ku's 35.14%.

Editorial Prediction (June 19, 2025, UTC):

The data suggests that Ayano Shimizu holds a slight advantage over Nao Ku, especially in pressure situations and on Ku’s preferred surfaces.

Shimizu's higher success rate in break-point conversion and return games indicates an ability to seize opportunities when they arise.

Moreover, their head-to-head record, where Shimizu has won all previous matches without dropping a set, further boosts their chances in this matchup.

While Ku has improved in areas like second-serve points, Shimizu's overall consistency and mental fortitude in tight matches suggest that they are more likely to come out on top in this encounter.

Considering these factors, Shimizu is the likely victor in this upcoming match.