Kosuke Shibano vs Harry Roberts Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kosuke Shibano has a slightly lower second-serve winning percentage (45.83%) compared to Harry Roberts (46.81%). Could this be a deciding factor?
• When it comes to returning games, Shibano excels with a superior win rate on first serve returns (25.81%) compared to Roberts' 22.61%. However, Roberts shines in second serve returns with a significant advantage (46.67% vs. Shibano's 20.55%).
• Both players have an identical breakpoint save percentage of 44.83%, indicating comparable resilience under pressure.
• Comparing overall match performance over the last year, Shibano edges out Roberts with a 48% success rate, whereas Roberts trails at 36%.
• On their preferred hard court surfaces, both players boast a win percentage of 55%, signifying an equal footing on this surface type.
• Although Shibano has predominantly competed against lower-ranked opponents (average rank 197), Roberts has faced tougher matches with an opponent average rank of 47.12. Will quality of opposition influence the outcome?
• In deciding sets, Roberts has a better track record, winning 38% of these crucial games compared to Shibano's 20% success rate.
• Roberts also leads in breakpoint conversion, taking advantage of 29.41% of opportunities compared to Shibano's 11.11%, which may prove crucial in tight situations.

Editorial Prediction (December 15, 2025, UTC):

With Shibano and Roberts both performing well on hard courts, the surface might not provide a clear advantage for either player. However, Shibano’s better first serve return rate could potentially put early pressure on Roberts.

Roberts’ stronger second serve return and ability to convert breakpoints present a compelling case for an edge in critical points. This, combined with Roberts' experience against higher-ranked opponents, might prepare him better for challenging scenarios during the match.

While Shibano’s overall performance and match win percentage over the past year has been higher than that of Roberts, the latter’s capability to convert key moments into match wins, particularly in deciding sets, could tilt the match in his favor.

In consideration of these factors, and despite Shibano’s consistent yearly performance, Harry Roberts is slightly favored to emerge victorious, owing to his tactical advantage in key match statistics and ability under pressure.