Joanna Garland vs Mei Yamaguchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve statistics favor Joanna Garland, with a win rate of 40.29% compared to Mei Yamaguchi's 37.24%.
• Both players show nearly identical skills in returning second serves, with Mei slightly in the lead at 48.45% against Joanna's 48.02%.
• Mei Yamaguchi has an advantage in returning first serves, winning 35.01% of points compared to Joanna Garland's 29.76%.
• Under pressure, Mei also slightly edges out Joanna by saving 50.17% of breakpoints against Joanna's 49.37%.
• Over the last year, Joanna Garland has a significantly higher match win rate of 77.66% in comparison to Mei's 54.17%.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with a career win rate of 70% on the surface.
• Joanna has been more successful in higher-level matches, winning 83.08% compared to Mei’s 54.55% at the $10K+ tournament level.
• In their direct head-to-head, Joanna Garland leads 1-0, having won all sets played against Mei Yamaguchi.
• The average match time between these two players has been 1:15:00.
• Joanna Garland has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents over the past year, with an average rank of 341.41 versus Mei's 346.43.
• For matches that reach a deciding set, Joanna has a significant lead, winning 78% of such sets compared to Mei’s 43%.

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

Joanna Garland has shown a consistent edge over the last six months, with superior second serve points and an impressive overall match win percentage. Despite slightly weaker return game stats, her performance under pressure and on deciding sets gives her a clear advantage.

While Mei Yamaguchi does better with first serve returns and saves breakpoints more frequently, the head-to-head history and Joanna's strong record in high-level tournaments suggest a steep challenge for Mei.

Considering all the analyzed factors and the players' strengths, Joanna Garland stands out as the likely winner for this upcoming match.