Himeno Sakatsume vs Ayana Akli Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Which player has a slight edge in second serve performance? Akli has a marginal lead, winning 38.42% of second serve points compared to Sakatsume's 37.81% in recent form.
• In terms of returning their opponent's second serves, Akli has a slight advantage, securing 46.84% of points versus Sakatsume's 46.28%.
• Who dominates first serve returns? Sakatsume excels, winning 36.47% of the points, while Akli trails with 33.82%.
• How do the players perform under pressure? Sakatsume is marginally better at saving breakpoints, with a save rate of 49.78% compared to Akli's 47.83%.
• Over the past year, Akli has a slightly better match win rate, winning 66.27% of their games compared to Sakatsume's 64.18%.
• What is each player's preferred surface? Akli thrives on clay with a 68% win rate, while Sakatsume performs best on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate.
• Both players predominately compete in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Akli winning 66.67% of matches and Sakatsume slightly behind at 65.15%.
• Throughout the past year, Sakatsume faced tougher opponents, with an average rank of 378.3, whereas Akli's opponents had an average rank of 393.65.
• In deciding set battles, Akli has a stronger track record, winning 55% compared to Sakatsume's 43% over the past year.
• Sakatsume outperforms Akli in breakpoint conversion, successfully converting 44.41% of opportunities, while Akli manages 39.34%.

Editorial Prediction (August 6, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent form, Akli shows a slight edge in second serve performance and successfully wins a higher percentage of return points on opponents' second serves. However, Sakatsume demonstrates superior skills in converting breakpoints and first serve return points.

Although Akli has a higher overall winning percentage over the past year, Sakatsume has faced more challenging opponents, suggesting readiness for higher competition levels.

Akli appears more capable in clutch situations, having a better record in deciding sets, which could be crucial in tight match scenarios.

With strengths spread across different areas, this match promises to be a competitive showdown. Despite Akli's minor advantages, the combination of Sakatsume's breakpoint conversion rate and first serve return proficiency suggests Sakatsume is slightly favored to win this upcoming encounter.