Shu Matsuoka vs Shintaro Imai Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Matsuoka has shown slightly better performance on their second serve, winning 45.88% of points compared to Imai's 42.11% in recent months.
• When looking at return stats, Imai has an edge, winning 47.4% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Matsuoka's 45.28%.
• The first serve return effectiveness for Imai is marginally superior at 24.55%, as opposed to Matsuoka's 23.77%.
• Under pressure, Matsuoka is more efficient at saving breakpoints, doing so 60% of the time, whereas Imai saves 55.35%.
• Over the past year, Imai has a higher match win rate, winning 61.4% of their matches, while Matsuoka has won 58.82%.
• Matsuoka's strongest surface is indoor hard courts, boasting a 64% win rate, whereas Imai excels on clay with an 80% win rate.
• Both players have competed mainly at the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K level; however, Imai has a better win percentage of 66.67% compared to Matsuoka's 58.82%.
• The average opponent's rank faced by Matsuoka is 381.35, which is higher than the average rank of Imai's opponents at 488.32, possibly indicating stiffer competition for Matsuoka.
• Imai exhibits greater resilience in deciding sets, winning 56% in the past year, while Matsuoka has not won any deciding sets.
• Both players have similar breakpoint conversion rates at around 30%, suggesting equal opportunities when a breakpoint arises.

Editorial Prediction (August 8, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent performance metrics, Matsuoka has been more successful on their second serve, which could provide a distinct advantage during the match. Additionally, their ability to save breakpoints suggests a higher likelihood of maintaining serves under pressure.

Imai, on the other hand, shows superior return game statistics and a better track record on clay, hinting at a strong defensive game. However, both players face constraints in their respective favored areas, indicating a potentially closely contested match.

Considering the overall competitive level of opponents faced and record in deciding sets, Imai holds a slight edge, which might play a crucial role in the outcome.

Given these factors, the predicted winner is Imai, due to their superior return game and resilience in tightly contested matches.