Shinji Hazawa vs Hikaru Shiraishi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of recent second serve performance, Hazawa has a slightly better win percentage at 46.3%, compared to Shiraishi's 42.06%. Could this small advantage impact the overall match outcome?
• When it comes to returning second serves, Shiraishi appears stronger, winning 44.14% of points, whereas Hazawa wins 40.89%.
• Both players perform similarly on first serve returns, with Hazawa at 28.78% and Shiraishi at 28.56%. This parity suggests little advantage for either player.
• Under pressure, Hazawa has a higher breakpoint save rate at 59.03%, compared to Shiraishi's 50.12%. How important will this resilience be during tightly contested points?
• In terms of overall match performance over the last year, Shiraishi has a clear edge with a 59.72% win rate, whereas Hazawa has a lower 43.9% win rate.
• Both players favor hard courts but Shiraishi has a better career win percentage on this surface (67%) compared to Hazawa (58%).
• Regarding event level, Shiraishi has succeeded more often at the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K level, winning 66.04%, while Hazawa's win percentage is 42.42%.
• In their head-to-head history, Shiraishi leads with one win, and they have split their set wins 2-1 in favor of Shiraishi.
• Shiraishi won the last head-to-head match at the M 25 Kashiwa on a hard court.
• In deciding sets against all opponents, Shiraishi has a superior win rate of 62%, compared to Hazawa's 29%, indicating greater endurance and performance under pressure.
• When converting breakpoints, Shiraishi again proves more effective at 34.72%, compared to Hazawa's 30.68%.

Editorial Prediction (September 3, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Hazawa and Shiraishi is poised to be an exciting contest, with both players having their distinct strengths and weaknesses.

Hazawa shows strength in second serve performance and saving breakpoints under pressure. However, these advantages might be offset by Shiraishi's better overall win rate, superior performance on their preferred surface, and success in high-pressure situations, including deciding sets.

Shiraishi's ability to win points on opponent's second serves and convert breakpoints enhances their game further. Additionally, their positive record against Hazawa gives them a psychological edge.

Taking all factors into consideration, Shiraishi is most likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.