Shu Matsuoka vs Masayuki Mizoguchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Mizoguchi has a lower success rate on second serves recently, winning just 15.38% of points, compared to Matsuoka's 43%.
• How important are return game stats in head-to-head comparisons? Matsuoka has a slight lead in winning 51.43% of points on the opponent's second serve, while Mizoguchi is at 47.62%.
• When it comes to first serve return points, Matsuoka again edges ahead with 28.45% compared to Mizoguchi's 23.08%.
• Under pressure, Matsuoka has been more effective, saving 75.76% of breakpoints versus Mizoguchi's 54.55%.
• Considering match victories over the last year, Mizoguchi has a higher win rate at 66.67%, while Matsuoka has a 50% win rate.
• Does surface preference impact outcomes significantly? Mizoguchi excels on clay courts with a 100% win record but struggles on hard courts. Conversely, Matsuoka performs best on indoor hard courts with a 56% win rate, and less favorably on clay.
• Both players primarily compete at the ITF $10K level, with Mizoguchi achieving a higher success rate at 66.67%, as opposed to Matsuoka's 50%.
• Mizoguchi tends to face stronger opponents, with their opponents averaging a rank of 194.33 compared to Matsuoka's average opponent rank of 284.75.
• In tie-breaks, neither player has managed to secure a win in deciding sets over the past year.
• Breakpoint conversion rates also favor Matsuoka, who converts 36.84% of opportunities compared to Mizoguchi's 33.33%.

Editorial Prediction (June 3, 2025, UTC):

The comparison of recent performances shows that Matsuoka has the upper hand in crucial areas, such as second serve points earned and breakpoint conversion.

Defensively, Matsuoka also saves a greater percentage of breakpoints, pointing to a potential advantage during high-pressure moments in the match.

Although Mizoguchi boasts a higher overall win rate in the past year and better performance on clay, Matsuoka's superior handling of both his own and his opponents' serves could prove decisive.

In light of these factors, Matsuoka appears to be the more likely winner in the upcoming encounter, given the key performance metrics that align in his favor.