Denis Yevseyev vs Yuta Shimizu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the second serve statistics over the last six months reveals a close competition between the two players. Yevseyev has secured 46.15% of points on their second serve, slightly trailing Shimizu, who has acquired 47.52%. This minor difference in second serve efficiency often serves as a strong indicator in anticipating match outcomes, highlighting the importance of this metric in forecasting success.

Examining return game statistics, Yevseyev shows a slight edge by winning 48.7% of their opponent's second serve points, in contrast to Shimizu's 46.8%. For the first serve returns, Yevseyev maintains a slight upper hand, capturing 29.36% compared to Shimizu's 26.84%. These return game percentages play a crucial role in favoring player prediction in this head-to-head battle.

Regarding handling in-match pressure, Shimizu appears to have a slight advantage with a breakpoint saving ability of 53.01%, compared to Yevseyev's 50.68%. This proficiency in saving breakpoints can be insightful for those focusing on in-game wagering.

In overall performance, Shimizu has demonstrated superior success over the last year, with a win percentage of 56.72% (W/L 38/29), while Yevseyev has managed to win only 42.47% of their matches (W/L 31/42). This performance disparity provides a significant clue favoring Shimizu in the head-to-head matchup consideration.

Evaluating surface-specific success rates, Yevseyev prefers Hard courts, achieving a 55% win rate (W/L 220/178), whereas Shimizu excels on Clay with a remarkable 72% win rate (W/L 26/10). Interestingly, Yevseyev's least favorable surface is Grass at 50% (W/L 2/2), and Shimizu finds the least success on Indoor Hard, winning 56% (W/L 19/15). Such surface preferences could influence match predictions, depending on the tournament surface.

Reflecting on tournament level considerations, Yevseyev has been predominantly competing in Challengers/ITF tournaments above $10K, with a win rate of 39.58% (W/L 19/29). Meanwhile, Shimizu has performed significantly better at the same level, claiming victories in 58.46% of their matches (W/L 38/27). This variance in performance across competitive levels adds valuable insight into determining the match favorite.

Opponent quality analysis over the past year presents another layer, showing Yevseyev faced opponents with an average rank of 254.27, while Shimizu encountered opponents with a slightly higher average rank of 305.82. Although differing levels of competition may skew this perspective slightly, it remains an essential factor.

For those focused on live predictions, in deciding set scenarios, Shimizu demonstrates better form, winning 53% of deciding sets, whereas Yevseyev has won 39% over the last year. This statistic could play a pivotal role if the match extends to a deciding set, providing Shimizu with a potential edge.

Additionally, break-point conversion rates offer insights into players' ability to seize critical opportunities. Yevseyev has a higher conversion rate at 36.57%, opposed to Shimizu's 30.86%, which might be advantageous in tight situations, especially during live betting scenarios.

In conclusion, evaluating these comprehensive statistics suggests a favorable projection for Shimizu in the upcoming match. Despite Yevseyev's marginally better second serve performance, Shimizu's overall win percentage, advantage in key statistical areas, and stronger breakpoint conversion rates lead to the prediction that Shimizu is more likely to secure a victory in this competition.