Sofia Costoulas vs Yuriko Miyazaki Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Examining the performance on second serve over the past six months reveals that Costoulas has succeeded in winning 40.6% of points, whereas Miyazaki has won 36.99% of second serve points, making this a robust indicator for predicting match outcomes. Meanwhile, in return game analysis, Miyazaki outshines Costoulas with a 53.03% success rate on opponents' second serve returns compared to Costoulas' 44.07%. For first serve returns, the figures are much closer, with Costoulas at 31.95% and Miyazaki at 32.01%, which could significantly influence the head-to-head predictions.

Under pressure, saving breakpoints is critical, and here, Costoulas has proved slightly more resilient, saving 52.71% of opportunities, while Miyazaki has saved 47.64%. Evaluating their overall performance over the last year provides further insight: Costoulas boasts a match win percentage of 61.25% (49 wins and 31 losses), while Miyazaki has secured victories in 55.56% of matches (30 wins and 24 losses). This gives us an additional angle for head-to-head foresight.

Regarding surface specialization, Costoulas' most successful surface is Hard, with a career-winning percentage of 65%. In contrast, they exhibit weaker performance on Clay at 51%. Similarly, Miyazaki fares best on Indoor Hard courts, winning 66% of matches, but struggles on Clay with a 43% win rate. The levels at which they compete differ, as well. Costoulas has competed predominantly in the Challengers/ITF events > $10K, achieving a win percentage of 60.81%. In contrast, Miyazaki has played at these levels with a higher success rate, winning 63.41% of their encounters.

Head-to-head confrontations between these players have been evenly split, each winning once. Across their two meetings, spanning five sets, Costoulas won two sets and Miyazaki three. The latest encounter favored Miyazaki, who claimed victory at the W 50 Birmingham, 13-02-2025, with a score of 6-4, 7-5. The average duration of their matches is 1:47:53, and only one has gone to a deciding set, which Costoulas won. Interesting for extended matches is that in the past year, Costoulas has won 70% of all deciding sets against any player, while Miyazaki has secured 53%.

It’s also important to consider the quality of their opponents. Over the last year, Costoulas has faced competitors with an average rank of 399.88, whereas Miyazaki has challenged players averaging a rank of 244.48. Analyzing break-point conversion rates, Miyazaki holds a decisive advantage with a 49.14% success rate, compared to Costoulas' 33.16%, which could be pivotal during high-pressure service games.

After thoroughly analyzing these statistics, Miyazaki could be viewed as the likely favorite given their competencies on second serve returns, superior opponent quality, and break-point conversion prowess. However, if this tightly contested rivalry extends to a deciding set, Costoulas may have the edge, offering an intriguing layer for spectators and analysts alike.