Ishaque Eqbal vs Chun-Ming Yam Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Are recent second serve performances a key indicator for predicting match outcomes? Yes. Ishaque Eqbal secured 45.18% of points on their second serve, slightly trailing Chun-Ming Yam's 46.91% in the past six months.
• Do return game stats offer substantial insights? Certainly. During the same period, Eqbal won 39.08% of opponent's second serves, compared to Yam's 40.26%. On first serve returns, Eqbal excelled with 28.78%, significantly better than Yam’s 25.85%.
• Can performance under pressure make a difference? Yes, it can impact betting predictions. Eqbal saved 46.94% of breakpoints, whereas Yam saved a more robust 50.00%.
• Looking at overall performance, who has had greater success over the past year in matches? Eqbal emerged victorious in 51.43% of matches (18/17), while Yam’s win rate was just 11.11% (1/8).
• Which player plays better on hard surfaces? Eqbal shines on hard surfaces with a win rate of 55%. Interestingly, they also show a similar success rate on clay at 52%.
• Regarding tournament level matches, what can be inferred? Both players have participated in Futures/ITF events, but Eqbal won 51.43% of them, unlike Yam who hasn't secured a single match victory (0/7).
• Who has been competing against higher-ranked opponents? Over the last year, Eqbal faced opponents with an average rank of 233.6, slightly higher than the average rank of Yam's opponents at 228.11.
• How do players fare in deciding sets? Eqbal has proven effective, winning 56% of deciding sets, whereas Yam has yet to win such a scenario in the past year.

Editorial Prediction (October 14, 2025, UTC):

Ishaque Eqbal’s recent strengths in returning first serves and maintaining composure under pressure give them an edge in this matchup. Despite slightly lagging behind Chun-Ming Yam in second serve statistics, Eqbal's overall consistency and winning record make them a formidable competitor.

Eqbal’s favorable track record on hard surfaces pairs well with their capacity to clutch deciding sets, further emphasizing their potential advantage. Chun-Ming Yam, although showing competitive second serve stats, struggles considerably in closing matches.

Considering these elements, along with Ishaque Eqbal’s higher win percentage and experience facing more challenging opponents, they are favored to win this upcoming match against Chun-Ming Yam.