Sayaka Ishii vs Mccartney Kessler Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Mccartney Kessler has a stronger recent second serve performance, winning 41.67% of the points compared to Sayaka Ishii’s 37.50%.
• Return Game Stats: Sayaka Ishii excels in returning second serves, winning 56.64% of opponent's points, whereas Mccartney Kessler wins 52.29%. First serve return stats are nearly identical at 32.31% for Ishii and 32.40% for Kessler.
• Under Pressure: When saving breakpoints, Mccartney Kessler shows greater resilience with a 55.96% success rate, in contrast to Ishii’s 43.18%.
• Overall Performance: Over the past year, Kessler has a higher win rate, securing 60.66% of matches, while Ishii has won 51.52%.
• Best Surface: Both players excel on indoor hard courts with a 64% win rate. However, Ishii struggles more on grass, and Kessler's weakest surface is clay.
• Player Level: Kessler mostly competes in Main tour events, boasting a 71.88% win rate. Ishii has a 57.14% success in Challengers/ITF tournaments, indicating differing competitive levels.
• Head-to-Head: Mccartney Kessler leads in head-to-head encounters, winning their previous match in straight sets.
• Opponent Quality: Kessler has faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging 101.33 in ranking, compared to Ishii’s 237.88.
• Deciding Set Performance: If the match goes the distance, Ishii has an impressive 90% deciding set win rate, compared to Kessler’s 52%.

Editorial Prediction (December 22, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Sayaka Ishii and Mccartney Kessler presents intriguing dynamics. Kessler's superior second serve performance and ability to save breakpoints may give her a slight advantage.

Ishii, on the other hand, is stronger in return games, particularly against second serves, which could tip the scales, especially if the match becomes a battle of attrition.

Even though Ishii shines in deciding sets, the higher level of opponents that Kessler typically faces, coupled with her consistent performance on the Main tour, suggests she might have the upper hand.

While Ishii could leverage her strengths if the match extends, Mccartney Kessler seems more likely to emerge victorious based on recent form and overall head-to-head performance.