Rafael Kis Balazs vs Yuki Ikeda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Rafael Kis Balazs has a higher second serve point win rate (49.14%) compared to Yuki Ikeda (41.43%). Could this be a key factor in determining the match winner?
• On return games, Ikeda slightly edges out with a 50.00% win on opponent's second serve points, while Balazs closely follows at 49.59%.
• For first serve returns, Balazs shows a slight advantage, winning 28.04% compared to Ikeda's 27.27%.
• Under pressure, Ikeda has a slight upper hand by saving 50.00% of breakpoints, while Balazs has saved 45.45%.
• Looking at match performance in the past year, Balazs has a higher win percentage at 31.82% compared to Ikeda's 18.42%.
• On their most successful surfaces, both players have a 55% win rate on their preferred surfaces; Balazs on indoor hard and Ikeda on hard courts.
• Both players have mostly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K with similar success percentages over the past year.
• In direct encounters, Balazs boasts a clean record having defeated Ikeda in their sole meeting in two straight sets.
• Balazs has competed against slightly lower-ranked opponents but has fared better in key matches, particularly in deciding sets, winning 40% compared to Ikeda's 33%.

Editorial Prediction (December 23, 2025, UTC):

Evaluating recent form and specific match statistics, Rafael Kis Balazs appears to hold an edge over Yuki Ikeda. His superiority in second serve points and overall win percentage suggests a slight advantage.

Despite Ikeda's stronger breakpoint save percentage, Balazs's clean record in their previous head-to-head matchup further amplifies his chances.

Considering these factors, Rafael Kis Balazs is projected to frequently outperform Yuki Ikeda and is the likely winner of this upcoming match.