James Van Herzeele vs Shinji Hazawa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Over the last six months, Shinji Hazawa has outperformed James Van Herzeele on second serve points, winning 46.59% compared to Van Herzeele's 39.78%. Could this give Hazawa an edge in crucial moments?
• Return Game: Van Herzeele has a slight advantage, winning 46.08% of second serve return points to Hazawa's 44.89%, yet Hazawa outshines in first serve returns, securing 29.43% against Van Herzeele's 23.86%.
• Breakpoint Resilience: The two are almost neck-and-neck in saving breakpoints, with Hazawa slightly leading at 55.87% versus Van Herzeele's 55.75%.
• Match Outcomes: Van Herzeele claims a higher win percentage at 52.94% over the past year, whereas Hazawa has a slightly lower win rate of 48.98%. Does Van Herzeele's winning record make him the favorite?
• Surface Strategy: While both excel on Hard courts, Hazawa's broader experience (67% win rate) stands out, despite struggling more on indoor hard courts compared to Van Herzeele.
• Player Level: Both players have predominantly competed at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K level, with Van Herzeele winning marginally more of his matches at 52.94% compared to Hazawa's 48.78%.
• Opponent Quality: Van Herzeele has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents, which might enhance his adaptability in challenging matches.
• Deciding Sets: Van Herzeele shows strength, winning 60% of deciding sets over the last year, while Hazawa has a weaker record at 33%.
• Event Performance: Current event performance can influence this match's outcome significantly, so it's wise to consider each player's recent matches at this event if data is available.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

In a comparative analysis, Shinji Hazawa exhibits stronger second serve performance, a factor critical in tight competitive scenarios. However, James Van Herzeele's superior return game and high percentage of successful deciding sets may make the difference in crucial junctures of the match.

History of matching up against tougher opponents suggests Van Herzeele’s potential to adapt swiftly to challenging play styles. While both players thrive on Hard surfaces, Hazawa's experience advantage in this area will be significant if he leverages it well during the match.

Given the balance of strengths and Van Herzeele's resilience in deciding sets, he appears slightly more likely to win this encounter, albeit in what promises to be a close and fiercely contested match.