Taisei Ichikawa vs Sora Fukuda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Does second serve performance predict match outcomes? Ichikawa has a slight edge with 43.54% of points won on second serve, compared to Fukuda's 40.94%.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Ichikawa also excels, winning 53.44% of points, whereas Fukuda manages 46.42%.
• Both players are evenly matched in returning first serves, with Ichikawa at 27.32% and Fukuda at 27.63%.
• Who handles breakpoints better? Fukuda slightly leads with 54.45% of breakpoints saved versus Ichikawa's 53.46%.
• Over the past year, Fukuda has won 57.69% of matches, surpassing Ichikawa's 51.02% win rate.
• On clay, Fukuda has a stronger record, winning 72% of matches, compared to Ichikawa's 54%.
• Ichikawa's head-to-head advantage is notable, having won their only previous encounter and both sets played.
• In high-pressure situations like tiebreaks, Ichikawa has succeeded, winning the only tiebreak played between them.
• Ichikawa has faced more challenging competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 429.33 compared to Fukuda's 484.73.
• If a deciding set occurs, Fukuda has a better success rate, winning 50% of such sets, while Ichikawa has won 39%.
• Ichikawa has been more efficient in converting breakpoints recently, with a 35.71% success rate against Fukuda's 24.16%.

Editorial Prediction (July 9, 2025, UTC):

Ichikawa showcases a slight advantage in second serve strength, which is often a critical factor in determining match outcomes. His superior ability to win points from opponents' second serves bolsters this edge.

Fukuda is marginally better at saving breakpoints but Ichikawa's breakpoint conversion rate indicates a more aggressive and effective approach during crucial moments.

Despite Fukuda's excellent record on clay, Ichikawa has the head-to-head advantage, having won their only encounter explicitly and in straight sets.

Given these insights and Ichikawa's capacity to thrive in high-pressure tiebreak situations, he appears to have the upper hand. Therefore, Ichikawa is the favored player to win this match.