Sara Saito vs Haruka Kaji Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Over the past six months, Kaji has won 38.67% of points on their second serve, while Saito has a slight edge with 40.12%. Return game statistics highlight that Saito excels, winning 50.07% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Kaji's 47.9%. Furthermore, Saito's proficiency diminishes slightly when returning first serves, managing a 28.72% win rate, while Kaji surpasses with 33.68%.

When analyzing their ability to handle pressure, Kaji has saved 50.82% of breakpoints in recent form, narrowly outperforming Saito, who has saved 49.41%. Over the last year, Saito demonstrates a higher overall match win rate, securing victories in 61.67% of matches (W/L 37/23) compared to Kaji's 57.5% (W/L 46/34). Examining their performance by surface, Kaji thrives on indoor hard courts with a winning percentage of 56% (W/L 18/14), while Saito demonstrates remarkable success on grass with a 75% win rate (W/L 3/1).

Regarding tournament levels, both players have predominantly participated in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K. Kaji has achieved a win rate of 60.53% (W/L 46/30), whereas Saito has excelled with a 68.09% success rate (W/L 32/15). Their head-to-head history includes three matches, with Saito prevailing in two encounters. Saito clinched their most recent meeting at the W 50 Nonthaburi tournament, winning 7-5, 3-6, 5-0 ret.

Delving into opponent quality, Kaji has faced opponents with an average rank of 321.36 in the past year, whereas Saito's adversaries boast an average rank of 283.73. In terms of deciding sets, Kaji has a slight advantage, winning 55% over the last 12 months compared to Saito's 53%. While they have yet to see a deciding set in their head-to-head battles, it is a noteworthy statistic for this matchup.

Finally, the players’ breakpoint conversion rates in recent contests give an insight into potential pressure situations. Kaji has been converting breakpoints at an impressive rate of 41.67%, superior to Saito's 30.3%. Based on the statistical analysis, Saito appears to have stronger overall performance indicators and is expected to have the advantage in this upcoming match.