Hina Inoue vs Malaika Rapolu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Malaika Rapolu and Hina Inoue have comparable second serve performances in recent months, with Rapolu at 39.50% and Inoue at 38.79%. Could this slight edge in second serves influence the match's outcome? Likely, yes.
• Rapolu shows dominance in return games, winning 53.08% of second serve return points compared to Inoue's 48.45%. First serve return stats also favor Rapolu with 31.44% over Inoue's 27.74%.
• Both players demonstrate similar abilities to save breakpoints under pressure, with Rapolu at 47.45% and Inoue at 47.40%.
• Over the past year, Inoue has a higher match win percentage at 59.42%, compared to Rapolu's 47.50%.
• Both players perform best on hard courts with identical win percentages of 62%. However, Inoue's record on indoor hard surfaces is weaker than Rapolu's on clay.
• In terms of match level, Inoue has been slightly more successful in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 55.32% of matches compared to Rapolu's 44.12%.
• In the last year, Inoue's competition has been tougher, facing opponents with an average rank much higher than Rapolu's.
• If this match enters a deciding set, Inoue has the advantage, winning 56% of such situations compared to Rapolu's 33%.
• Rapolu excels in converting breakpoints, with a conversion rate of 48.08%, outperforming Inoue's 36.36% rate.

Editorial Prediction (November 19, 2025, UTC):

As the upcoming match approaches, an analysis of both players' recent performances presents a compelling narrative. Malaika Rapolu demonstrates a slight edge in second serve points and significantly outperforms Hina Inoue in return games, both elements crucial in determining a tennis match's momentum.

Though Hina Inoue has a higher overall win percentage in the past year and has faced tougher opponents, Rapolu's breakpoint conversion rates and ability to capitalize on opponent's weaknesses are striking advantages.

Moreover, if the match extends into a deciding set, Inoue has shown greater resilience and triumph in such tense moments.

Taking all factors into account, Hina Inoue has a slightly stronger overall performance profile, enhancing her likelihood of winning this closely contested encounter.