Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs Shintaro Mochizuki Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Mochizuki has recently won 42.34% of points on their second serve, whereas Herbert has won 47.95%, suggesting Herbert might hold an advantage in this area.
• Mochizuki is slightly stronger in returning opponents' second serves, winning 47.81% compared to Herbert's 47.19%.
• In first serve return points, Mochizuki significantly outperforms Herbert, with 29.06% to Herbert's 22.27%.
• Under pressure, Herbert has saved 55.48% of breakpoints, ahead of Mochizuki's 49.3% save rate.
• Both players have similar match win percentages over the past year, with Mochizuki's at 53.52% and Herbert’s at 53.73%.
• Mochizuki excels on clay with a 58% win rate, but struggles on indoor hard courts, winning only 43%. Conversely, Herbert performs best on indoor hard courts with a 62% win rate, but less so on clay with 51%.
• Mochizuki's win rate in Challengers/ITF tournaments is 59.26%, slightly higher than Herbert’s 55.26% at a similar event level.
• In their only head-to-head meeting, Mochizuki defeated Herbert in straight sets, winning 6-4, 7-6(7) at the Nottingham 2 Challenger on grass.
• Both players have yet to play a deciding set against each other. Can handling pressure make a difference if it goes the distance?
• Mochizuki has the edge in tiebreaks this matchup, winning the only tiebreak played between the two.
• Herbert has faced opponents with a slightly better average rank of 215.01 compared to Mochizuki's 240.68.
• In deciding sets over the past year, Herbert has a narrow advantage with a 58% success rate to Mochizuki’s 57%.
• Mochizuki converts breakpoints more frequently at 34.58% compared to Herbert’s 29.02%, which might make a difference in pivotal moments.

Editorial Prediction (June 23, 2025, UTC):

As we assess their recent performance, Herbert appears to have a slight advantage on the second serve points. This area is often pivotal in tight matches, suggesting Herbert might hold a slight edge in service games.

Mochizuki demonstrates greater efficacy in first serve returns, which could disrupt Herbert's rhythm and create key opportunities to break serve during the match.

Both players exhibit similar match win percentages over the past year, but Mochizuki's previous victory over Herbert may enhance their confidence going into this match.

Herbert shows superior break-point save ability under pressure, which could prove crucial in high-stakes moments.

Finally, Mochizuki's better record in tiebreaks and breakpoint conversion might give them the upper hand during critical junctures in the match.

Considering all factors, including recent form and head-to-head encounter, Mochizuki is slightly favored to win this upcoming match against Herbert.