Tianhui Zhang vs Masamichi Imamura Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Imamura has demonstrated superior performance on their second serve in the last six months, winning 47.46% of points, compared to Zhang's 45.64%. This statistic, closely linked to match prediction accuracy, suggests a slight edge for Imamura in their upcoming encounter.

When examining return game statistics, Imamura has won 43.32% of their opponent's second serve points over the same period, while Zhang has a marginally higher winning percentage at 44.07%. For first serve returns, however, Imamura leads with 27.56% compared to Zhang's 24.68%, a crucial factor in determining the favorite in this head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, Imamura displays resilience, successfully saving 56.73% of breakpoints, surpassing Zhang, who has saved 52.91%. This defensive capability could be vital for in-game betting predictions. Furthermore, Imamura has secured wins in 64.29% of their matches over the past year, whereas Zhang has achieved a 58.62% win rate.

Analyzing surface performance, both players have shown their best results on indoor hard courts; Imamura with a win percentage of 67% (W/L 6/3) and Zhang at 75% (W/L 6/2). Conversely, Imamura struggles on clay, while Zhang's weakest surface is hard courts.

The level of competition faced reveals Imamura's participation predominantly in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, boasting a win rate of 71.19% (W/L 42/17). Zhang has played mostly at the same level but has a lower win rate of 54.55% (W/L 12/10). The average rank of opponents for Imamura is 429.77, higher than Zhang's 498.34, indicating a tougher competitive environment for Imamura.

If the match proceeds to a deciding set, Zhang has a strong track record, winning 82% of such sets, compared to Imamura's 55%. Nonetheless, Imamura shows better breakpoint conversion in recent form with a 37.59% success rate, outperforming Zhang's 32.71%.

Considering these statistics, Imamura appears slightly favored due to their edge in second serve performance, return game stats, and ability to handle pressure. However, Zhang's decisive set success and indoor hard court strength make this matchup intriguing. Given the analysis, Imamura might hold a minor advantage to win this match.