Constant Lestienne vs Yasutaka Uchiyama Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

- **Second Serve Insights:** Over the past six months, Lestienne won 42.13% of second serve points, while Uchiyama achieved 46.93%. This measurement strongly predicts match outcomes. - **Return Game Performance:** Lestienne excelled in returning opponents' second serves by winning 48.96% of these points, compared to Uchiyama's 45.5%. On first serve returns, Lestienne has a 28.96% success rate, and Uchiyama has 24.49%. - **Under Pressure Analysis:** Lestienne saved 48.19% of breakpoints, whereas Uchiyama was more successful, saving 58.39%. - **Match Performance Overview:** Lestienne claimed victories in 48.48% of his matches in the last year, having a record of 32 wins and 34 losses, while Uchiyama won 51.85% with a 28-26 record. - **Surface Proficiency:** Lestienne's preferred surface is indoor hard courts, where he won 61% of the time, and his least favorable is grass, winning 39%. Uchiyama excels on hard courts with a 58% win rate and performs least favorably on grass with a 36% success rate. - **Player Level Comparison:** In tournaments greater than $10K, Lestienne's win rate is 53.33%, whereas Uchiyama's is higher at 58.06%. - **Head-to-Head Record:** Lestienne triumphed in their lone encounter, claiming both sets played. The past meeting took place at Wimbledon in 2018, with a straight sets win for Lestienne. - **Opponent Quality:** Lestienne faced rivals with an average rank of 218.98 over the last year, while Uchiyama's opponents averaged 220.41. - **Deciding Set Performance:** When matches go the distance, Lestienne secured 48% of deciding sets, while Uchiyama won 57%. - **Break Point Conversion Efficiency:** Lestienne converted breakpoints at a rate of 32.42%, while Uchiyama proved more effective, converting 37.04%. --- **Editorial Prediction (October 20, 2023):** Considering the recent performance metrics, Uchiyama has a marginal edge over Lestienne with superior second serve success and breakpoint conversion rates. Uchiyama's ability to perform under pressure by frequently saving breakpoints bodes well for his chances in high-stakes moments. Despite Lestienne's historical win in their only direct clash, the statistical advantages Uchiyama holds suggest a propensity for overcoming his rival this time around. Thus, Uchiyama is our predicted winner for this upcoming match, given his recent form and match-play statistics.