Natsumi Kawaguchi vs Monique Barry Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance: Natsumi Kawaguchi has a 40.62% success rate, while Monique Barry slightly edges her with 42.57%. Is this a crucial stat? Yes, it often correlates with match outcomes.
• Return game analysis: Kawaguchi outperforms Barry on second serve returns, winning 50.37% compared to 46.43%. On first serve returns, the stats are nearly equal at 32.35% for Kawaguchi and 32.15% for Barry.
• Performing under pressure: Kawaguchi has a stronger record, saving 51.54% of breakpoints versus Barry's 44.87%.
• Overall performance in past year: Kawaguchi has won 63.33% of her matches, whereas Barry's win rate stands at 47.27%.
• Preferred surface: Both players have had the most success on grass, each winning 63% of their matches on that surface. Their weakest surface is indoor hard for both; Kawaguchi has a 50% win rate, while Barry is yet to win.
• Match level involvement: Kawaguchi has been more successful in Challengers/ITF > $10K events with a 64.44% win rate, compared to Barry's 47.62%.
• Direct H2H record: They've faced off twice, each winning once. Kawaguchi has won 3 out of the 5 sets they've played.
• Past match duration: Their head-to-head matches average just under two hours, at 1:48:46.
• Quality of opponents: Kawaguchi's opponents have an average rank of 410.05, tougher than Barry's, whose opponents average 447.6.
• Deciding set record: Barry has a slight edge, winning 60% of deciding sets, compared to Kawaguchi's 59%.

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Natsumi Kawaguchi and Monique Barry presents an intriguing contest, given their evenly split head-to-head record. Both have shown consistent skill, particularly on grass.

While Barry edges slightly on second serve performance, Kawaguchi compensates with superior breakpoint saves and return game strength, vital indicators of match dominance.

Historically, Kawaguchi has faced tougher opposition and maintains a better win record in higher-level tournaments than Barry, suggesting a deeper competitive edge.

Considering recent trends and overall capability, Natsumi Kawaguchi is more likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.