Pavle Marinkov vs Takuya Kumasaka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

How crucial is second serve performance in predicting the outcome of a tennis match? If we take a closer look at recent form, Marinkov has managed to win 51.62% of points on their second serve over the past six months. In contrast, Kumasaka lags slightly behind with a 50.3% success rate, posing an intriguing question about which player might hold the edge as the match progresses.

In the realm of return games, Kumasaka showcases a slight advantage, having won 51.59% of their opponent's second serve points, in comparison to Marinkov's 49.59%. Furthermore, when it comes to first-serve returns, Kumasaka again outshines Marinkov with a return success rate of 36.47% against Marinkov's 29.84%. These serve and return statistics are pivotal factors in identifying the favored player in their head-to-head matchup.

How do these players handle breakpoints? Under pressure, Marinkov has shown resilience by saving 57.97% of breakpoints faced. Kumasaka, while competent, displays a slightly lower success rate, saving 54.49% of breakpoints. Such figures can offer valuable insights, especially for those interested in in-game betting predictions.

Analyzing overall performance over the past year, Marinkov has emerged victorious in 47.22% of matches, with a win-loss record of 17/19. Kumasaka, however, boasts a stronger record, winning 57.69% of encounters with 30 wins against 22 losses. This statistic could potentially tilt the scales when evaluating their overall head-to-head performance.

The battle on hard surfaces reveals both players' preferences, with Marinkov holding a 56% win rate (35/28) and Kumasaka ahead with a 57% win rate (89/67). Yet, when placed on their less favorable surfaces, Marinkov struggles on clay courts at 40% (4/6), while Kumasaka finds it challenging on indoor hard courts, having no wins in two matches.

One must also consider the level of tournaments both players have been competing in. Over the past year, Marinkov has predominantly participated in Futures/Satellites tournaments, securing 48% of victories (12/13), whereas Kumasaka has excelled with a 62.5% win rate (25/15) at the same level.

In their direct head-to-head encounters, albeit limited to a single match, Kumasaka clinched victory, winning two straight sets at the Burnie 2 Challenger earlier this year. The average match duration between these players is 1:44:18, suggesting a potentially competitive battle awaits.

Although neither player has won any tiebreaks against each other, both have shown varying success in deciding sets against different opponents. Should this match extend to a deciding set, Marinkov holds a 63% win rate, edging Kumasaka, who has managed a 53% success rate in such scenarios.

With opponent quality in mind, Marinkov has faced players with an average rank of 414.56 over the last year, while Kumasaka has competed against opponents ranked at an average of 508.73. This variance might slightly favor Marinkov in terms of experience. Break point conversion further complicates predictions, with Kumasaka converting 40.21% of opportunities in recent form compared to Marinkov's 37.25%.

With these statistics at hand, while Marinkov shows promise in decisive moments, Kumasaka's superior return stats and recent head-to-head victory might just render them the more likely contender to emerge victorious in their forthcoming encounter.