Issei Okamura vs Takuya Kumasaka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the recent six months, Okamura has demonstrated a stronger performance on their second serve by winning 44.79% of points, while Kumasaka has achieved a 41.55% win rate. Analyzing return game stats, particularly on the opponent's second serve, Okamura has managed to win 43.69% of points, whereas Kumasaka slightly outperforms with a win rate of 45.95%. When it comes to first serve returns, Kumasaka again has the upper hand with a 31.84% win percentage compared to Okamura’s 26.1%, which could be a crucial factor in determining the favorite in their upcoming match.

The performance overview over the past year reveals that Okamura has won 52.94% of their matches (W/L 27/24), compared to Kumasaka's higher win rate of 61.02% (W/L 36/23). In terms of playing surfaces, Okamura excels on Grass with a career win rate of 67% (W/L 4/2), whereas Kumasaka's best surface is Hard, with a 58% win rate (W/L 96/70). Both players have struggled on I.hard surfaces, with Okamura winning at 15% (W/L 2/11) and Kumasaka not having won any matches (W/L 0/2).

When under pressure, Okamura has saved 49.14% of breakpoints over recent months, compared to Kumasaka who has a percentage of 49.79%. As for breakpoint conversion, Kumasaka has a slight edge with 35.29% compared to Okamura’s 33.33%. Both statistics provide valuable insights for in-game betting. On a closer player level review, Kumasaka has been more successful in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K over the last year, with a 65.96% win rate (W/L 31/16), in comparison to Okamura’s 52.94% (W/L 27/24).

Analyzing direct head-to-head encounters, Okamura leads with one victory over Kumasaka, having won both sets in their match-up. Their previous encounter at the M 15 Kofu in 2019 saw Okamura secure a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win, which could play on Kumasaka’s mind ahead of this match. Furthermore, Okamura typically plays against more challenging opponents, with an average rank of 308.49 in the past year compared to Kumasaka’s 513.75. Analyzing deciding set performance in the last 12 months, Kumasaka has shown better resilience, winning 58% of deciding sets, marginally surpassing Okamura's 56% win rate.

Given these statistics, Okamura's previous win against Kumasaka, coupled with his experience against higher-ranked opponents, gives him a slight edge. However, Kumasaka’s superior recent form and performance in pressure situations make it an intriguing contest. Based on these current dynamics and historical performances, Okamura slightly edges out as the favorite to win the upcoming match.