Shintaro Imai vs Kousuke Ogura Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

The analysis of their second serve performance over the past six months reveals that Kousuke Ogura has captured 50.31% of points, while Akihiko Imai has claimed 50.08%. This aspect is crucial for predicting their potential success in the match. Additionally, when examining return game statistics, Imai has secured 53.03% of his opponent's second serve points, narrowly leading Ogura who has won 52.96%. In regard to first serve returns, Ogura holds an advantage by winning 32.27%, surpassing Imai, who has achieved 31.16% in this area.

Under pressure, Imai has shown remarkable consistency, saving 66.86% of breakpoints, compared to Ogura’s 51.27%. This stat provides insight into potential outcomes during critical points. Over the past year, Imai has demonstrated superior overall performance with a match win percentage of 58.33% against Ogura’s 54.43%. It's important to note the levels at which these players have competed; Ogura has played primarily in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K with a 55.38% win rate, while Imai has excelled in the same tier with a 70.59% win rate.

Examining their preferred playing surfaces, Ogura boasts a 51% win rate on hard courts, while his performance on indoor hard is less favorable at 36%. In contrast, Imai excels on clay surfaces with an 80% win ratio, yet shows reduced success on grass with a 60% win percentage. Their head-to-head record also favors Ogura, having won their only meeting at the M 15 Yanagawa on December 20, 2023, where the match concluded with Imai retiring in the third set. The average match duration between the two stands at 1:40:0. Based on these statistics, Ogura appears poised to capitalize on his previous success over Imai.

Further analysis highlights Ogura’s marginally better breakpoint conversion rate at 41.38%, compared to Imai’s 39.86%, an important factor during crucial moments in the match. Over the last 12 months, the quality of opponents faced by Imai has a higher average ranking of 214.33, against Ogura’s 337.33. However, Ogura demonstrates superior performance in deciding sets, winning 47% compared to Imai’s 32%. Although neither player has been involved in a deciding set against each other, this advantage suggests Ogura is likely to come out on top if the match goes the distance. Given these insights and statistics, Ogura is favored to win in the upcoming encounter.