Mei Yamaguchi vs Eri Shimizu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When examining recent performances on second serves over the past six months, Shimizu has demonstrated a proficiency by winning 44.59% of points. In contrast, Yamaguchi has secured 41% of such points. These statistics are closely related to prediction accuracy in upcoming match outcomes.

Analyzing the return game statistics, Shimizu has claimed 49.92% of their opponent's second serve points in recent form, while Yamaguchi has managed 48.18%. For first serve returns, Shimizu and Yamaguchi have percentages of 34.6% and 33.46%, respectively. This data helps in determining the favored player in their head-to-head encounters.

A look at the under-pressure analysis reveals that Shimizu has saved 47.78% of breakpoints recently, compared to Yamaguchi, who has achieved a slightly higher rate of 48.5%. This is a crucial statistic for those interested in in-game betting predictions.

Considering their performance over the past year, Shimizu has emerged victorious in 57.14% of the matches played (W/L 36/27), and Yamaguchi has a better ratio with a 61.04% win rate (W/L 47/30). Examining their preferred surfaces, Shimizu excels on indoor hard courts with a 73% win rate (W/L 11/4), whereas grass is not their strong suit, recording a win rate of 50% (W/L 2/2). Yamaguchi, however, prefers clay with a 59% win rate (W/L 30/21) and similarly struggles on grass with only a 33% win rate (W/L 3/6).

In terms of player level, Shimizu has participated mostly in the Challengers/ITF tournaments >$10K, with 56.9% match wins (W/L 33/25). Yamaguchi, on the other hand, has maintained a superior record of 62.32% wins under similar conditions (W/L 43/26), indicating competitive prowess at this tier.

Their head-to-head history shows that Yamaguchi won the sole encounter between them. In an earlier match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on October 20, 2024, Yamaguchi defeated Shimizu convincingly with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-1. So far, they have played zero deciding sets against each other, rendering a telling predictor if this upcoming match extends to such a stage.

Shimizu and Yamaguchi have both played against opponents of varying strengths over the last 12 months, battling competitors with average ranks of 391.1 and 374.81, respectively. In event-specific deciders, Shimizu has won 45% over the last year, whereas Yamaguchi outperformed with a 48% gain in deciding sets overall.

Both players show competitive break point conversion stats with Shimizu converting 37.44% of chances and Yamaguchi seizing 36.59%. As the match approaches, these numbers point towards a tightly contested competition. Yamaguchi's past victor against Shimizu and current form make them the likely candidate to win this matchup based on statistical analysis.