Heerae Im vs Na Hyun Kang Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kang has recently been winning 36.96% of points on their second serve, slightly lower than Im's 38.96%.
• In return games, Kang has been successful in winning 38.18% of opponents' second serve points, while Im has an impressive 52.05% success rate.
• For first serve returns, Kang achieves 34.82%, with Im again leading significantly at 44.12%.
• Kang saves more breakpoints under pressure, at 51.72%, compared to Im's 47.92% rate.
• In terms of overall match win percentage over the last year, Im outperforms with 57.14% compared to Kang's 52%.
• Grass is Kang's strongest surface at a 60% win rate, while Im shows a stable 52% on Hard, their best surface.
• Im has a better win record at 66.67% in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, whereas Kang has a lower 42.86% in Challengers/ITF $10K tournaments.
• Kang has the advantage in their direct encounters, having won both the total match and deciding set statistics against Im.
• Despite Kang's head-to-head win, Im faces generally higher-ranked opponents with an average rank of 159, compared to Kang's 169.2 average.
• Interestingly, Im's deciding set win rate is notably better at 60%, while Kang has a 29% success rate in such scenarios recently.
• Both players have a closely matched breakpoint conversion rate, with Im slightly ahead at 45.45% compared to Kang's 42.86%.
• In their only past meeting, Kang triumphed over Im, showing resilience to come back and win the match on Hard surface.

Editorial Prediction (May 28, 2025, UTC):

As the upcoming match approaches, detailed analysis of both players' stats reveals interesting insights. Kang's break point saving ability under pressure and head-to-head success are notable strengths. However, Im's superior return game and surface win rate indicate a robust matchup.

Im's recent performance against higher-ranked opponents and their favorable deciding set record further bolster their position as a challenging opponent. While Kang has the advantage in direct encounters, Im's consistent metrics across multiple areas suggest a competitive edge.

Given the comprehensive data comparison, Im appears to have a slight upper hand in this encounter, making them the more likely victor in this closely contested match.