Sara Saito vs Himeno Sakatsume Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the recent performance statistics of Sakatsume and Saito offers insightful predictions for their upcoming match. Over the past six months, Sakatsume has excelled in second serve performance, winning 42.5% of points. In comparison, Saito has won 40.46% of similar points, highlighting a critical edge for Sakatsume.

Their return game stats further elaborate on their performance, with Saito leading in second serve points won from opponents at 49.84%, compared to Sakatsume's 44.17%. However, Sakatsume surpasses Saito in first serve returns, claiming 34.19% against Saito's 28.83%, potentially skewing the prediction back in Sakatsume's favor.

When under pressure, both players exhibit resilience with Saito saving 49.54% of breakpoints and Sakatsume close at 48.25%. Breakpoint conversion rates suggest Sakatsume's advantage, converting 41.4% of opportunities versus Saito's 28.37%. In terms of match wins, Sakatsume recently achieved a higher rate at 59.68% compared to Saito’s 58.93%.

Examining their preferred surfaces, Sakatsume thrives most on indoor hard courts, with a 68% win rate, while Grass courts are Saito's strength at 75%. Despite this, Sakatsume has a decisive head-to-head record, having defeated Saito in their only encounter, winning in straight sets at the W 60 Tokyo event. This historical victory argues for Sakatsume being the likely winner again.

Sakatsume competes mainly in the Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 61.67%, while Saito boasts a slightly better win percentage of 65.12% in similar events. Meanwhile, Saito has battled against tougher opponents, with an average rank of 273.38, compared to Sakatsume's opponents at an average rank of 358.47.

Finally, if the match were to go into a deciding set, Saito has a better track record, having won 53% of such situations over the past year, where Sakatsume has clinched 44%. Considering their historical head-to-head and encompassing statistics, Sakatsume remains a strong contender to secure victory in the upcoming match.