Himeno Sakatsume vs Kisa Yoshioka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do recent second serve performances compare? Sakatsume has won 38.03% of points, whereas Yoshioka has a slight edge with 39.45%.
• Yoshioka excels in returning second serves, securing 51.82% of points compared to Sakatsume's 46.89%.
• When examining first serve returns, Sakatsume leads with a 35.55% win rate, slightly better than Yoshioka's 34.23%.
• Under pressure, Sakatsume saves 48.59% of breakpoints, offering a slight advantage over Yoshioka's 45%.
• In terms of overall match performance over the last year, Sakatsume shows a stronger win rate at 62.12%, while Yoshioka registers a 52.08% win rate.
• Does playing surface impact performance? Sakatsume shines on I.hard with a 67% win rate, as does Yoshioka with 60%. Both struggle on grass, but Yoshioka more so with just a 14% win rate.
• Comparing competition levels, Sakatsume wins 64.06% in Challengers/ITF > $10K tournaments, contrasting with Yoshioka's 48.15%.
• When facing competition, Sakatsume's opponents have a slightly better average rank of 364.48 versus Yoshioka's 369.17.
• In deciding sets, Yoshioka has a superior success rate of 62% compared to Sakatsume's 44%.
• Sakatsume converts more breakpoints, achieving a 44.12% success rate versus Yoshioka's 36.73%.

Editorial Prediction (May 6, 2025, UTC):

Considering their recent performances, Yoshioka shows a slight edge in winning second serve and returning second serve points, which often correlate with match outcomes. However, Sakatsume's strength in saving breakpoints and converting them can be crucial in key moments.

Both players have comparable success on their preferred indoor hard courts, but Sakatsume has been performing consistently better overall across the year, particularly on comparable event levels.

Yoshioka's proficiency in deciding sets is noteworthy, but Sakatsume's consistent performance and slight advantages in most stats suggest a likely edge. Considering these factors, Sakatsume is the predicted winner for the upcoming match.