Haruka Kaji vs Yexin Ma Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent form, the second serve prowess is an essential indicator of potential match predictions. Over the last six months, Kaji has managed to secure 38.92% of the points on their second serve. Comparatively, Ma closely follows with a success rate of 37.82% in this domain. Such statistics often serve as a reliable compass for forecasting match outcomes.

Focusing on return game statistics, Kaji's recent achievements reveal a win rate of 47.12% when facing the opponent's second serve, while Ma surpasses this with 48.94%. Additionally, first serve return statistics indicate Kaji winning 35.76% and Ma at 32.21%, a critical factor in determining who holds the edge in this head-to-head confrontation.

Both players exhibit noteworthy composure under pressure. Kaji has fended off 49.3% of breakpoints in recent competitions, whereas Ma boasts a slightly higher rate of 51.28%, indicating a subtle edge in clutch situations. Over the past year, overall performance is reflected in Kaji's 60.47% match win rate (W/L 52/34) compared to Ma's 47.69% (W/L 31/34), providing a comprehensive overview of their head-to-head dynamics.

Analyzing surface preferences, Kaji shines brightest on Hard courts, achieving a career win rate of 57% (W/L 226/172), while Clay surfaces yield slightly less success at 54% (W/L 13/11). Meanwhile, Ma excels on Clay with a 56% win rate (W/L 39/31) and finds Indoor hard courts less favorable, with a 52% win percentage (W/L 11/10).

Delving deeper into the playing level over the past year, Kaji has participated predominately in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K and has triumphed in 63.41% of these encounters (W/L 52/30). Ma, although competing in similar events, posted a win rate of 53.06% (W/L 26/23). Such figures offer a contextual understanding of their relative standing. Historically, in direct head-to-head clashes, Kaji and Ma have faced off twice, each claiming one victory. They have split the sets evenly, with their last encounter witnessing Ma prevailing at the W 40 Hong Kong quarterfinals in July 2023.

In high-pressure situations, neither player has engaged in a tiebreak during their previous matchups, nor have they ever ventured into a deciding set against each other. This lack of experience in extreme scenarios might influence their performance should this next match reach such a juncture. When considering their opponent quality, Kaji faced adversaries averaging a rank of 324.76 over the last year, slightly tougher competition compared to Ma's average opponent rank of 331.28.

Should this match head into a deciding set, historical data becomes vital: Kaji boasts a 64% deciding set win rate against all-comers in the past 12 months, contrasting with Ma's 48%. Moreover, in recent form, Kaji has converted 38.91% of break-point opportunities, while Ma has capitalized on 40.12%, informing strategies for live betting when either player has a chance to break serve.

In light of these comprehensive statistics and analysis, Kaji's consistent performance across different facets of the game gives them a slight upper hand in this upcoming contest. However, the margins remain thin, with Ma posing a formidable challenge.