Himeno Sakatsume vs Ayano Shimizu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When examining second serve performance over the past six months, Shimizu has secured 42.03% of their points, while Sakatsume has achieved a slightly higher 42.9%. This statistic is notably correlated with the accuracy of match predictions.

Focusing on return game stats, Shimizu has won 51.87% of second serve points from their opponents, compared to Sakatsume's 43.77%. In terms of first serve return points, Shimizu and Sakatsume have nearly identical performances, with 34.63% and 34.52%, respectively. Such metrics are significant for determining favoritism in head-to-head matchups.

When under pressure, Sakatsume shows superior performance, having saved 48.8% of breakpoints, whereas Shimizu has managed to save 39.72%. These numbers are crucial for live predictions during intense match moments. Over the past year, both Shimizu and Sakatsume have won 58.06% of their matches, maintaining identical win/loss records of 36/26, which creates a balanced overall head-to-head perspective.

In terms of surface preferences, Shimizu excels on Clay with a win percentage of 63%, while they struggle more on Hard courts, winning 53%. Sakatsume's best performances are on indoor hard courts with a win rate of 67%, but they fare poorly on Grass, winning only 33%. Analyzing player levels, both have played extensively in Challengers/ITF tournaments exceeding $10K, with Shimizu winning 59.26% of her matches and Sakatsume slightly ahead at 60%.

The direct head-to-head competition heavily favors Shimizu, with four wins out of four encounters against Sakatsume. Shimizu has claimed 8 of the 10 sets played between them, including a notable victory at the W 100 Takasaki in 2023. Moreover, in deciding sets against each other, Shimizu has twice emerged victorious, establishing her strong mental fortitude in critical match moments.

Evaluating opponent quality, Shimizu's average opponent ranking over the past 12 months has been 397, whereas Sakatsume faced slightly stronger opponents at an average of 356.5. In scenarios where matches extend to a deciding set, Shimizu's winning rate stands at 50% over the last year, compared to Sakatsume's 44% across all tour plays.

As for current form in the ongoing event, such data, when available, can further inform predictions. Additionally, when it comes to breakpoint conversion, Shimizu slightly leads with a conversion rate of 43.8% against Sakatsume's 42.67%. Given Shimizu's strong head-to-head record and her favorable statistics under pressure and in critical situations, she is statistically positioned as the likely winner of the upcoming match.