Nao Hibino vs Eri Shimizu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance suggests Eri Shimizu has a slight edge, winning 40.37% of points compared to Nao Hibino's 38.68%.
• In return games, Nao Hibino displays a stronger performance, winning 50.38% of opponent's second serve points, slightly ahead of Eri Shimizu's 49.45%.
• On the first serve return, Nao Hibino again leads with 36.18% against Eri Shimizu's 34.10%.
• Which player handles pressure better? Eri Shimizu saves 50.15% of breakpoints, a slight advantage over Nao Hibino's 48.44%.
• Looking at performance over the past year, Eri Shimizu holds a better win percentage of 55.93% compared to Nao Hibino's 50.00%.
• Nao Hibino excels on hard courts with a career win rate of 57%, but struggles on clay with 45%. What's Eri Shimizu's best surface? It's indoor hard courts, with a 57% winning percentage.
• Recently, both players have primarily competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Nao Hibino winning 57.14% and Eri Shimizu 54.55% of their matches at this level.
• Head-to-head matches show Nao Hibino has a clean record against Eri Shimizu, winning their only encounter in straight sets on a hard court.
• Considering opponent quality, Eri Shimizu has faced slightly tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 217.39 compared to Nao Hibino's 235.54.
• If the upcoming match reaches a deciding set, Nao Hibino has a higher success rate, winning 54% of these sets compared to Eri Shimizu's 47%.
• When it comes to converting breakpoints, Nao Hibino again has the advantage, with a conversion rate of 42.86%, against Eri Shimizu's 33.33%.

Editorial Prediction (November 20, 2025, UTC):

When analyzing their recent form, Eri Shimizu shows a slight superiority in second serve effectiveness while maintaining a marginal lead in handling pressure situations like breakpoints. These aspects can be pivotal in determining the momentum during the match.

However, Nao Hibino's advantage becomes apparent in the return game and breakpoint conversion, areas crucial for controlling the pace and outcome of matches. Hibino's stronger record in head-to-head encounters also builds on her psychological edge over Shimizu.

Given the statistics and past performance trends, Nao Hibino is positioned as the likely winner for the upcoming match. Her ability to capitalize on return opportunities and previous victories over Shimizu strengthens this prediction.