Belle Thompson vs Himari Sato Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Belle Thompson has a stronger recent form on second serve points, winning 41% compared to Himari Sato’s 36.20%.
• Both players are comparable in returning second serve points, with Sato slightly ahead at 54.52% to Thompson's 53.90%.
• In terms of first serve return points, Sato also has a slight edge, winning 38.24% compared to Thompson’s 35.09%.
• Belle Thompson outperforms Himari Sato when saving breakpoints, doing so 45.05% of the time versus Sato's 35.47%.
• Over the past year, Thompson has a marginally higher match win percentage at 46.43%, while Sato stands at 43.18%.
• Both players excel on indoor hard courts with identical win rates of 58%. However, Sato's poorest surface is Grass (0%) while Thompson struggles on Clay (25%).
• When it comes to competition level, Thompson has slightly better success in higher-tier events, winning 43.48% of her matches. Sato's success ratio in $10K level events is 41.67%.
• Their only previous head-to-head meeting saw Belle Thompson win decisively, 6-2, 6-1.
• Sato competes against higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 288.14, versus Thompson’s opponents averaging 397.39.
• In deciding sets, Thompson holds a clear advantage, winning 57% while Sato has won 38% over the past year.
• Belle Thompson also converts break points more efficiently, with a 48.36% success rate compared to Sato's 41.56%.

Editorial Prediction (November 17, 2025, UTC):

Belle Thompson has demonstrated solid second serve performance and has a slightly better record returning first serves than her opponent, Himari Sato. Her advantage in breakpoint saves and conversions adds to her potential edge in tight moments.

Although both players perform well on their preferred surface of indoor hard courts, their head-to-head record heavily favors Thompson. She dominated their previous encounter, which may provide her with a psychological advantage.

Additionally, Thompson's impressive deciding set performance could play a crucial role if the match extends. Given her strengths and past success against Sato, Belle Thompson is the likely winner of the upcoming match.