Darya Astakhova vs Ikumi Yamazaki Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Ikumi Yamazaki has a slight edge in second serve performance, securing 40.21% of points compared to Darya Astakhova's 35.41%.
• Regarding return game stats, Darya Astakhova outperforms by winning 51.37% of her opponent's second serve points, slightly higher than Ikumi Yamazaki's 49.30%.
• How do they fare on first serve returns? Darya boasts 37.72%, while Ikumi shows 34.63% accuracy.
• Under pressure, Ikumi Yamazaki marginally leads by saving 45.88% of breakpoints, compared to Darya Astakhova's 44.04%.
• Looking at past year performance, Darya winning 60% of matches slightly edges out Ikumi's 58.93% win rate.
• Darya's best surface is Clay with a 69% win rate, whereas Ikumi excels on Grass, also winning 69% of matches.
• Both players predominantly participate in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Darya showing a 57.89% win rate and Ikumi securing 54.90%.
• Darya has faced higher caliber opponents with an average rank of 319.83, surpassing Ikumi's average opponent rank of 464.27.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Ikumi holds an advantage, having won 63% in such scenarios against Darya's 56%.
• Current event form is crucial, so examining their latest performance may provide additional insights.

Editorial Prediction (October 22, 2025, UTC):

Drawing from recent performance metrics, Ikumi Yamazaki holds a slight advantage in second serve efficiency. In a close contest, this can be a pivotal element, especially when managing lengthy rallies.

However, Darya Astakhova displays superior return stats, both on the first and second serves. These statistics suggest an ability to potentially overcome any serving deficiencies by capitalizing on the return game.

Under pressure situations, Ikumi's marginally higher success in saving breakpoints may influence tightly contested games. Additionally, if the match reaches a deciding set, Ikumi has historically performed well.

Considering overall performance, experience against tougher opponents, and surface preferences, Darya has small advantages in several areas, suggesting she can better handle higher-ranked competition.

Factoring these insights, Darya Astakhova seems poised to edge out as the more likely victor in this matchup, leveraging her robust return game and past experience on tougher circuits.