Keisuke Saitoh vs Dong Ju Kim Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Keisuke Saitoh has a slight edge, winning 42.04% of points compared to Dong Ju Kim's 40.11%.
• However, in return games, Dong Ju Kim exhibits superior performance by winning more points on both opponents' first (28.21%) and second serves (46.11%) than Saitoh.
• How do they handle high-pressure situations? Saitoh has saved 48.13% of breakpoints compared to Kim's 46.25%, indicating a marginally better resilience under pressure for Saitoh.
• When considering overall performance in the last year, Dong Ju Kim has a much stronger record with a 75% win rate, in stark contrast to Saitoh's 42.22%.
• Saitoh's preferred surface is clay where he has a win rate of 55%, whereas Kim shows his best prowess on indoor hard courts at the same win rate (55%).
• Level of competition plays a role too, with Kim performing better in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K) with a 77.14% winning percentage compared to Saitoh's 50%.
• Direct head-to-head encounters favor Dong Ju Kim, who has won the only match between them convincingly in straight sets (2-0).
• What about the quality of their opponents? Kim has faced players with a higher average rank (309.11) than Saitoh (353.98) over the past year.
• In matches that go to deciding sets, Saitoh has a better record, winning 70% compared to Kim's 50%, showing Saitoh's strength in endurance battles.
• Finally, considering breakpoint conversion, Kim appears more adept with a 51.09% success rate, significantly higher than Saitoh’s 31.37%.

Editorial Prediction (November 26, 2025, UTC):

Based on the recent six-month form, both players showcase closely matched second serve capabilities. Yet, Dong Ju Kim stands out in return games, where he demonstrates a more proficient return on both first and second serves compared to Keisuke Saitoh.

Keisuke Saitoh does exhibit a slight mental fortitude advantage, saving more breakpoints under pressure. Nonetheless, this marginal edge is countered by Saitoh's weaker overall performance across the past year.

Historically, Kim holds the upper hand with a victory in their only previous matchup, emphasizing his ability to convert breakpoint opportunities efficiently.

Considering all factors, including head-to-head results, breakability, and competition levels, Dong Ju Kim is favored to win the upcoming match against Keisuke Saitoh.