Makoto Ochi vs Shinji Hazawa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing the upcoming match between Ochi and Hazawa, several performance metrics provide insight into the likely outcome. Over the last year, Ochi triumphed in 39.39% of matches (13 wins and 20 losses), contrasting with Hazawa, who secured victory in 52.5% of matches (21 wins and 19 losses). This overarching win-loss record is an essential factor in predicting the match favorite, especially given their competition at similar tournament levels where Ochi's win rate stands at 42.86%, while Hazawa's is slightly higher at 53.13%.

Diving into second serve stats from the past six months, Ochi has achieved a 46.06% success rate when winning points, while Hazawa slightly surpasses this with 49.51%. Return game statistics show Ochi leading with a 49.52% win rate on opponents' second serve returns compared to Hazawa's 45.07%. This edge, coupled with their first serve return rates (30.33% for Ochi and 34.89% for Hazawa), provides a nuanced view of each player's return game capabilities

When in high-pressure situations, Hazawa excels with a 58.46% breakpoint save rate, overshadowing Ochi's 46.58%. This statistic is particularly useful for making in-game predictions. However, break point conversion also sees Hazawa ahead, converting 37.68% of opportunities, compared to Ochi's 33.33%. Such stats are critical for those interested in live betting scenarios.

Their head-to-head history is relatively narrow, with three previous encounters where Ochi has prevailed twice. Across six sets, Ochi has won four, while Hazawa has claimed two, though Hazawa triumphed in their most recent meeting. Despite their history of never encountering a deciding set or tiebreak, Hazawa's encounters against stronger opponents (average rank 301.18) favorably weigh on his side compared with Ochi's competition (average rank 454.27).

Considering surface preferences, Ochi demonstrates a 63% career win rate on clay, whereas Hazawa is most proficient on hard courts with a 60% success rate. Neither player fares particularly well on indoor hard surfaces, however. If the match extends to a deciding set, Ochi holds a slight advantage with a 40% win rate over the past year, compared to Hazawa's 33%. Cumulatively observing these factors suggests that Hazawa has a slight edge and is better positioned to seize victory in their upcoming match.