Shintaro Imai vs Fitriadi M Rifqi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Dive into the world of second serves—how reflective are they of a player's current form? As we explore recent performances, Rifqi has successfully claimed 40.54% of his points on second serves over the past six months. In contrast, Imai edges him out slightly, winning 41.91%. This statistic often plays a pivotal role in forecasting match outcomes.

What about the art of returning serves? Rifqi has seized 45.66% of adversary second serve points, while Imai triumphs with 50.08%. When it comes to first serve returns, Rifqi stands tall at 29.87%, surpassing Imai's 23.78%. Such numbers can decisively tip the scales in head-to-head predictions.

The tension intensifies under breakpoints, with Rifqi rescuing 48.95% of them recently. Imai, however, excels under pressure, saving 57.67%, which could be crucial for predicting in-game shifts.

Yearly performance lenses reveal Rifqi's sturdy 64.86% match win record (24 wins and 13 losses), while Imai reflects a robust 59.62% (31 wins and 21 losses). Where do these players shine the brightest? Rifqi thrives indoors on hard courts with a 63% win rate but falters slightly on regular hard courts at 58%. Imai, alternatively, dazzles on clay with 80%, facing more challenges on grass, where he secures 60% victories.

Comparing the arenas they frequent, Rifqi has found success in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a 64.86% win rate. Imai, however, fewer losses, boasting a 71.05% win rate in the same tier, possibly indicating a slight edge in current form.

Envision their direct head-to-head clashes: twice met, twice Imai claimed victory without letting Rifqi win a single set. Specifically, in their last encounter at the M 15 Jakarta semifinals on hard court, Imai sealed the deal 6-4, 6-2 within an average match span of 1:29:0.

Intriguingly, neither has persevered through a deciding set in their previous clashes nor faced a tiebreak, leaving possibilities wide in such scenarios. Factor in their opponents' caliber; in the past year, Rifqi faced tougher opponents with an average rank of 360.76, while Imai battled against players ranked around 515.92, possibly skewing perceived weaknesses.

But if a match ventures into a deciding set, Rifqi holds the upper hand with a 60% success rate compared to Imai's 32%. This insight is worth noting for live predictions and betting considerations. As we evaluate breakpoint conversion, Rifqi turns 36.08% of opportunities into tangible successes while Imai isn't far behind, converting 34.26% of his chances.

So, who emerges victorious in this statistical tug-of-war? With superior head-to-head track records, a solid current form, and exhilarating play seen on clay, Imai stands as the favorite to win. Will Rifqi overturn the odds, or will Imai continue his reign? Only time will tell.