Masamichi Imamura vs Ajeet Rai Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Rai has a slight edge in second serve points won recently, with 45.1% compared to Imamura's 44.65%. Does this give Rai a serving advantage? Yes, albeit a small one.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Rai stands at 46.05%, outpacing Imamura's 44.4%. However, Imamura shows more strength with first serve returns by winning 29.82% compared to Rai's 24.97%.
• Under pressure, Rai saves 52.73% of breakpoints, while Imamura's save rate is 47.88%.
• Recent overall performance shows Rai winning 57.89% of matches in the last year compared to Imamura's 50%. Could this indicate a more consistent performance by Rai? The stats suggest so.
• Surface preferences differ: Rai excels on Hard surfaces (57% win rate), whereas Indoor Hard is Imamura's best (67%).
• Rai's most successful matches are in lower-tier tournaments with a 64.1% win rate, while Imamura plays mostly in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 40.54%.
• In their direct head-to-head match, Imamura holds the advantage, having won the only encounter.
• In deciding sets, Rai has a slight edge with a 58% win rate over the last 12 months, compared to Imamura's 54%.
• Both players haven't faced each other in tiebreaks, nor have they played a deciding set against each other yet.
• Imamura has played against opponents with a higher average rank than Rai over the last year, which could provide her with more competitive experience.
• Imamura shows better breakpoint conversion at 37.36% compared to Rai’s 34.02%.

Editorial Prediction (August 22, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match promises a unique battle given the players' recent performances and statistics. While Rai displays a slight serving edge with his second serve success, Imamura counters with a stronger first serve return rate, suggesting a competitive reception against strong serves.

When it comes to handling pressure points, Rai seems more adept at saving breakpoint situations. However, Imamura's past victory in their lone head-to-head encounter, combined with her ability to convert breakpoints more efficiently, points towards a strategic advantage.

Despite Rai's overall superior match win rate over the last year, Imamura's competitive experience at higher-level events and her best surface being Indoor Hard, where this match will take place, could turn the tides in her favor.

Taking all these factors into account, Imamura seems poised to emerge as the likely winner of this upcoming tennis match.