Hikaru Shiraishi vs Kuan-Yi Lee Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the realm of second serve performance over the past six months, Shiraishi has demonstrated a slight edge, securing 43.1% of points on their second serve as opposed to Lee's 38%. This metric is frequently linked to accurate match predictions, shedding light on potential outcomes based on second serve efficiency.

When analyzing return game statistics in recent times, Shiraishi has captured 45.73% of points on their opponent's second serve, slightly outperforming Lee's figure of 45.08%. However, in terms of first-serve return capabilities, Lee surpasses Shiraishi, with percentages standing at 30.56% and 27.96% respectively. This balance in performance could influence predictions in their head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, Lee has an edge in breakpoint survival, having saved 48.21% compared to Shiraishi's 47.44%. This insight could be a valuable tool for those making in-game betting predictions as it provides a glimpse into player resilience during critical junctures of the match.

Reviewing their match record over the past year, Lee has achieved a win rate of 62.16% (W/L 23/14), slightly surpassing Shiraishi's win rate of 58.82% (W/L 30/21). This overall performance offers a broad perspective for head-to-head prediction evaluations.

Considering surface preference, Shiraishi thrives on Hard courts with a career win percentage of 67% (W/L 102/50), whereas Lee's strength lies on Clay surfaces with a win record of 62% (W/L 44/27). Both players show a weaker performance on Indoor Hard surfaces, with Shiraishi standing at 20% and Lee at 57%.

In terms of tournament level, Shiraishi frequently competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, boasting a win rate of 70% (W/L 21/9) in the past year. Lee similarly partakes in these tournaments, securing a 62.5% win rate (W/L 20/12). When assessing favorites, the relative level of events they compete in should be considered.

Assessing the quality of opponents, Shiraishi's average opponent ranking over the last year has been 487.16, while Lee has faced players with a stronger average ranking of 308.19. This hints at Lee's slight competitive advantage in matchups against higher-ranked opponents.

Interestingly, if a match progresses to a deciding set, Shiraishi appears more equipped, having won 69% of such sets over the past year. Conversely, Lee’s performance drops, achieving a win rate of just 36% in deciding sets, which may influence live betting perspectives.

Focusing on breakpoint opportunities, Lee has demonstrated greater efficiency, converting 45.35% of their breakpoint chances compared to Shiraishi’s 36.67%. This could tilt the balance during crucial moments and is valuable for live betting assessments.

Taking into account these comprehensive stats and performance indicators, Lee emerges as the likely victor in this matchup. With stronger breakpoint conversion rates, a higher win percentage in matches, and a superior average opponent ranking, Lee's prospects appear slightly brighter than Shiraishi's. Nonetheless, Shiraishi's strength in deciding sets could come into play if the match turns into a tightly contested affair.