Kanon Yamaguchi vs Gyeong Seo Lee Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How important is second serve performance? Recent data reveals Yamaguchi has a 38.67% success rate on second serves compared to Lee's 32.7%, suggesting a potential edge for Yamaguchi.
• Yamaguchi is stronger when returning first serves, capturing 43.97% of points, whereas Lee secures 37.14% in similar situations.
• Conversely, Lee excels in returning second serves, winning 51.63% to Yamaguchi's 49.12%.
• On handling breakpoints, Yamaguchi has saved 52.11%, outperforming Lee's 45.24%, which could be crucial under pressure.
• Who has had better match success recently? In the past year, Yamaguchi boasts a 63.64% win rate, slightly surpassing Lee's 59.26%.
• Which surface suits them best? Both excel on hard courts, but Lee holds a slight advantage with 59% win rates compared to Yamaguchi's 56%.
• When facing higher caliber opponents, Yamaguchi competes against opponents ranked around 253, slightly tougher than Lee’s average ranked opponents at 261.41.
• In matches pushed to a deciding set, Lee has a formidable record, winning 67% of the time, a stark contrast to Yamaguchi’s 33% success rate.
• Most notably in breakpoint opportunities, Yamaguchi’s conversion rate is 48.78%, while Lee sits at 45.1%.

Editorial Prediction (June 24, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent second serve performances, Yamaguchi shows a clear advantage, indicating a stronger serve under pressure scenarios. Conversely, Lee demonstrates remarkable proficiency on returning second serves, showcasing his strategic return game capabilities.

Although Yamaguchi excels slightly better in closing out breakpoints and has faced slightly tougher opponents, Lee's overall prowess on hard courts and superior deciding set performance cannot be ignored.

While both players demonstrate strengths and weaknesses, Lee's break set resiliency and marginally superior experience against mid-range opponents give him a slight predicted advantage. Thus, Lee appears more likely to edge out Yamaguchi in this closely matched contest.