Eri Shimizu vs Misaki Matsuda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• What is the second serve performance? Recently, Eri Shimizu secures 40.69% of second serve points, slightly above Misaki Matsuda's 40.19%.
• How do they fare in return games? Eri Shimizu outperforms Misaki Matsuda by winning 49.08% of the opponent's second serve points compared to Matsuda's 46.35%.
• In first serve returns, Misaki Matsuda excels with 37.50% over Eri Shimizu's 32.03%.
• Eri Shimizu and Misaki Matsuda are close when under pressure, saving 48.84% and 47.14% of breakpoints, respectively.
• Evaluating overall match victories, Misaki Matsuda shows stronger performance in the past year, winning 64% of matches, compared to 53.57% by Eri Shimizu.
• Both players perform best on indoor hard courts, boasting a 73% win rate.
• In higher-level Challengers/ITF tournaments, Misaki Matsuda has a better win rate of 62.22% against Eri Shimizu's 51.92%.
• Their direct match history favors Misaki Matsuda, having won three of their four encounters.
• Average match duration between them is around 2 hours and 21 minutes.
• Their career deciding set outcomes show Misaki Matsuda's advantage, winning 56% compared to Shimizu's 41%.
• In terms of opponent quality, Eri Shimizu has faced higher-ranked players, with an average ranking of 374.14 compared to 466.8 for Misaki Matsuda.

Editorial Prediction (November 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Eri Shimizu and Misaki Matsuda is set to be competitive, with both players showing respective strengths in various facets of the game.

Matsuda has a slight edge with a higher overall win percentage and superior performance in head-to-head matchups. Her ability to excel in first serve returns and decisive set scenarios gives her an advantage.

Shimizu, however, demonstrates stronger performance against higher-ranked opponents, which could play a crucial role if she maintains her recent form.

Given the data and past encounters, Misaki Matsuda is the likely winner of this matchup, though Eri Shimizu may pose a significant challenge if she leverages her strengths effectively.