Janice Tjen vs Shiho Akita Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Which player has the upper hand when it comes to second serves? Tjen and Akita have shown different levels of effectiveness in this aspect of their games over the past six months. While Tjen has claimed victory in 33.93% of points on their second serve, Akita has outperformed slightly with 37.23%. Given the strong correlation between second serve performance and match prediction accuracy, these numbers are essential when evaluating the players' chances.

Analyzing return games further enhances these assessments. Over recent months, Tjen has seized 47.25% of points from their adversary's second serves, yet Akita edges them out with 49.35%. With respect to first serve returns, Akita is ahead once more, achieving 33.81%, while Tjen follows at 29.43%. These statistics guide us towards identifying the favored player in this head-to-head confrontation.

Looking at situations where players face extreme pressure such as breakpoints, Tjen exhibits resilience by saving 45.21% of them in recent games, whereas Akita closely contests at 43.84%. Performance in these circumstances often plays a pivotal role in live betting predictions and match outcomes.

When examining their overall performance, Tjen boasts an impressive last year's win rate of 86.79%, driven by a record of 46 wins against 7 losses, compared to Akita's 66.2% (47 wins and 24 losses). Such results offer a holistic view of each player's potential, factoring in who they played against—Tjen's opponents had an average rank of 411.06, whereas Akita's opponents ranked slightly lower at 437.49.

Surface preferences bring another layer to this analysis. Tjen dominates on clay courts, where they secure victories 93% of the time, yet they dip to a 76% win rate on hard surfaces. Meanwhile, Akita shines brightest on grass with a 62% win rate but struggles on indoor hard courts, winning only 42%. This allows us to anticipate how each may fare given the match conditions.

Both players' career paths diverge based on competition level. Throughout the past year, Tjen has played predominantly at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, achieving perfection with a 32-0 streak. On the other hand, Akita's involvement in Challengers/ITF events > $10K resulted in winning 61.11% of their matches (22 wins and 14 losses). Understanding the event's context is crucial when predicting match favorites.

In their direct head-to-head encounters, the scales tilt toward Tjen, who beat Akita in their sole match thus far, winning both sets during their final at the W 15 Wellington on December 14, 2024, played on hard courts. While extreme pressure situations—like deciding sets and tiebreaks—have not unfolded between them, Akita holds a slight statistical edge in deciding sets in all matches over the past year, winning 70% compared to Tjen's 67%.

The indicators of potential match outcomes do not end here. Recent form reveals Tjen's breakpoint conversion rate at 39.36%, slightly higher than Akita's 38.1%. These figures indicate valuable insights for live betting enthusiasts closely monitoring every breakpoint opportunity.

Piecing all these attributes together, the predicted edge goes to Tjen. Their performance metrics across multiple fronts—second serve stats, head-to-head supremacy, and tournament consistency—suggest a compelling case for another victory.