Katarina Jokic vs Haruna Arakawa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do players perform on their second serves? Recently, Katarina Jokic edges out Haruna Arakawa with a second serve win rate of 40.81%, compared to Haruna's 36.95%.
• When it comes to returning their opponent's second serves, Jokic again leads slightly, having won 52.63% of points versus Arakawa's 50.95%.
• Each player's return stats on first serves are quite similar, with Jokic barely ahead at 37.71% compared to Arakawa's 37.56%.
• In crucial breakpoint situations, Jokic demonstrates superior performance, saving 48.08% of breakpoints, compared to Arakawa’s 45.36%.
• Overall, Jokic has a higher match win percentage of 65.31% over the past year, indicating stronger form than Arakawa's 55.71%.
• Regarding surface preference, Arakawa performs best on indoor hard courts with a 70% win rate, whereas Jokic excels on clay, also with a 70% win rate.
• Both players primarily compete in Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Jokic boasting a superior win rate of 66.67% compared to Arakawa's 49.06%.
• Head-to-head, Jokic has the upper hand, having won their only past encounter in straight sets.
• Arakawa, however, excels in deciding sets, winning 71% of these scenarios compared to Jokic's 60% success rate.
• Jokic has faced opponents with a higher average ranking than Arakawa over the last year, suggesting experience against stronger competition.

Editorial Prediction (October 1, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Haruna Arakawa and Katarina Jokic presents an intriguing contrast in styles and recent form. Jokic holds an advantage in several statistical categories, including second serve performance and breakpoint saves, suggesting a stronger overall game.

Meanwhile, Arakawa may find confidence from her impressive record in deciding sets, indicating resilience under pressure. However, her performance against Jokic in their previous encounters and overall recent form suggests she could face challenges.

Considering their head-to-head history and Jokic's superior performance metrics, particularly in recent months and against higher-ranked opponents, Katarina Jokic appears most likely to win this upcoming match.