Ikumi Yamazaki vs Mayuka Aikawa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Aikawa and Yamazaki compare in recent second serve performance? Aikawa recently won 39.82% of points on their second serve compared to Yamazaki's 37.14%.
• In the return game, Yamazaki has outperformed Aikawa by winning 52.2% of opponent's second serve points; Aikawa managed 44.33%.
• For first serve returns, Yamazaki has a slight advantage, capturing 36.82% of points versus Aikawa's 32.38%.
• Under pressure, Aikawa saves 43.75% of breakpoints, marginally outperforming Yamazaki's 42.9%.
• Overall match performance in the last year is very close, with Aikawa at 56.67% and Yamazaki at 57.14% win rates.
• On indoor hard courts, Aikawa has a better win percentage of 67% compared to Yamazaki's 50%.
• Yamazaki shines on grass with a 100% win rate, while Aikawa struggles on this surface with a 0% win rate.
• At the Challenger/ITF $10K level, Aikawa has a slightly better win rate of 58.14% versus Yamazaki's 55.74%.
• Regarding opponent rank, Aikawa faced tougher opponents with an average rank of 342.18 relative to Yamazaki's 438.21.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, both players have the same recent success rate at 60%.
• Aikawa converts 34.62% of breakpoints, contrasted with Yamazaki’s more efficient 40.57% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (July 4, 2025, UTC):

Aikawa and Yamazaki present a tightly matched contest when focusing on recent performance analysis. Aikawa demonstrates superior second serve efficacy and breakpoint saving capability, which could provide an edge in retaining game leads.

Conversely, Yamazaki offers stronger return game prowess, capitalizing well on both first and second serves. Moreover, their optimal breakpoint conversion offers additional game-swinging opportunities.

With strengths balanced across key performance areas, situational factors such as surface preferences and opponent quality might tip the scales. Considering all elements, Yamazaki's efficient return stats and breakpoint conversion suggest they are more likely to clinch victory in this match.