Misaki Matsuda vs Ayumi Koshiishi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do their second serve performances compare in recent months? Matsuda has an edge, winning 42.96% of points compared to Koshiishi's 36.7%.
• Who excels in returning second serves recently? Koshiishi leads with 50.61%, which surpasses Matsuda's 44.97%.
• In first serve return stats, Matsuda captures 34.51% of points, slightly ahead of Koshiishi's 33.95%.
• Under pressure, Matsuda has saved 47.34% of breakpoints, offering a small advantage over Koshiishi's 43.77%.
• Considering overall performance in the last year, Koshiishi boasts a win rate of 62.82%, marginally higher than Matsuda's 61.54%.
• Which surface suits each player best? Matsuda thrives on indoor hard courts (83%), while Koshiishi excels on hard courts (65%).
• Both players have participated mostly in Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Koshiishi having a slight edge in win percentage (61.64% vs. 61.54%).
• Head-to-head, Matsuda leads with a 1-0 record, winning their only previous encounter in three sets.
• In extreme pressure play, Koshiishi has won the sole tiebreak they contested against Matsuda.
• What's the quality of their opponents? Matsuda's opponents had an average rank of 394.97, slightly tougher than the 424.6 average rank of Koshiishi's opponents.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Koshiishi has an advantage with a 74% win rate compared to Matsuda's 50% over the last year.
• Recently, Koshiishi has been slightly more effective in converting breakpoints at 44.02%, compared to Matsuda's 42.86%.

Editorial Prediction (July 22, 2025, UTC):

Matsuda and Koshiishi present an intriguing matchup with distinct strengths and weaknesses. Matsuda's superior second serve performance and ability to save breakpoints suggest strong resilience under pressure.

However, Koshiishi excels in returning second serves and has a slightly higher win rate against comparable opponents over the past year, demonstrating consistency and effective point conversion during matches.

Considering their head-to-head record, Matsuda holds the advantage, having won their only previous encounter, suggesting the psychological upper hand. Yet, Koshiishi's proficiency in deciding sets and tiebreaks indicates a potential to outlast Matsuda in critical moments.

Analyzing their preferred surfaces, Koshiishi plays best on hard courts, which aligns with the upcoming match conditions. This, combined with Koshiishi's edge in recent form on key points, positions them as the likely favorite to win this matchup.