Matthew Dellavedova vs Shunsuke Mitsui Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance reflect on player strength? Mitsui narrowly exceeds Dellavedova with 43.63% versus 42.71% for points won on second serves in recent months.
• Is return game proficiency crucial for prediction? Mitsui outperforms Dellavedova in winning points on opponents' second serves with 47.28% compared to 43.11%. On first serve returns, Dellavedova slightly leads Mitsui at 27.84% against 27.14%.
• What does the breakpoint saving suggest? Mitsui excels slightly with saving 50.38% over Dellavedova's 49.87% of breakpoints.
• Considering overall match success, Mitsui shows a significant edge, capturing 76.47% of matches over the past year compared to Dellavedova's 59.3%.
• An analysis of surface preference reveals: Dellavedova prefers Hard courts at 58% win rate, while Mitsui’s strength lies on Indoor Hard courts at 67%.
• Player level competition shows Mitsui with an 81.25% win rate in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, surpassing Dellavedova’s 70.69% in the same tier.
• Both players have faced similar caliber opponents, with Mitsui’s average rank slightly better at 384.29 compared to Dellavedova’s 386.78.
• In decisive moments, Mitsui has an impeccable record in deciding sets, winning 100% over the past year while Dellavedova follows with a 70% success rate.
• Finally, in converting breakpoint opportunities, Mitsui leads marginally at 32.86% compared to Dellavedova’s 32.78% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 28, 2025, UTC):

Mitsui enters this matchup with a slight edge in several key performance categories. His ability to convert critical points on second serves allows for slight control in rallies that can be match-defining. Coupled with a superior return game on opponents' second serves, Mitsui displays a consistency that is crucial for winning matches.

While Dellavedova has a strong performance history on Hard courts, Mitsui’s success rate on Indoor Hard provides a level of agility and adaptability in match conditions. Upon analyzing recent form, Mitsui's slightly higher breakpoint conversion and success in decisive sets indicate resilience under pressure, a vital characteristic for succeeding at higher levels.

Given these insights, Mitsui shows a slight competitive advantage and is the likely favorite to secure victory in this upcoming tennis clash.