Kayla Day vs Malaika Rapolu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve success over the last six months, Kayla Day has a slight edge, winning 38.34% of points compared to Malaika Rapolu's 37.33%.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Malaika Rapolu is stronger, taking 54.08% of her opponent's second serve points, surpassing Kayla Day's 49.58%.
• On first serve returns, Rapolu also slightly outperforms Day, with 34.57% against 31.54%.
• Kayla Day has saved 42.03% of breakpoints recently, whereas Malaika Rapolu demonstrates greater resilience with a 47.85% save rate.
• Examining match victory rates over the past year, Kayla Day has a slight advantage, winning 64.29% of her matches, in contrast to Malaika Rapolu's 61.36%.
• Which surfaces are each player's forte? Day thrives on clay with a 60% win rate, while Rapolu excels on hard courts, also at 60%.
• Comparing their event levels, Day has a stronger showing with a 65.71% win rate at the ITF/Challenger level, outpacing Rapolu's 54.55%.
• What does their direct head-to-head record indicate? Kayla Day leads 1-0, having won both sets in their only match, which was played on a hard court.
• In terms of opponent quality, Day has faced tougher competition, with her average opponent ranked at 313.64 compared to Rapolu's 465.43.
• Rapolu holds a slight edge in deciding set performance, winning 50% compared to Day's 45% over the past year.

Editorial Prediction (October 21, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent statistics, Kayla Day exhibits superiority in second serve performance and overall match win rate, reflecting her consistency over the past year.

Malaika Rapolu, meanwhile, shows promise in returning both first and second serves, as well as having a stronger performance under pressure, as demonstrated by her higher breakpoint save rate.

Their head-to-head matchup gives Day an edge, as she has already won against Rapolu in straight sets on a hard court, the surface of their upcoming encounter.

Considering the quality of their opponents and the context of the match, Kayla Day appears slightly favored to win the upcoming match, leveraging her past victory and comparable recent form.