Tomohiro Masabayashi vs Thantub Suksumrarn Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Masabayashi has a slight edge, winning 44.31% of points on their second serve compared to Suksumrarn’s 43.54%. Does this make a significant difference? It could be important since this stat has a strong correlation to predicting match outcomes.
• Return Game Stats: Masabayashi performs better on second serve returns, winning 42.99% of points compared to 42.06% for Suksumrarn. However, Suksumrarn leads in first serve returns with 27.84% versus Masabayashi's 26.63%.
• Under Pressure: Suksumrarn excels in saving breakpoints, stopping 52.7% compared to Masabayashi's 45.63%, suggesting Suksumrarn handles pressure better.
• Overall Performance: Suksumrarn's win rate over the past year is significantly higher at 60.87% compared to Masabayashi’s 39.62%.
• Surface Preferences: Masabayashi prefers clay with a 53% win rate, but struggles on indoor hard courts (42%). Conversely, Suksumrarn thrives on indoor hard courts with a 71% win rate but has no wins on clay.
• Event Level: In tournaments they frequently participate in, Suksumrarn has won 62.22% of their matches compared to Masabayashi's 40.82%.
• Head-to-Head: Suksumrarn leads their direct matchups, having won the only match and all sets they've played against Masabayashi.
• Quality of Opponents: Suksumrarn has played against higher-ranked opponents (average rank 309.24) in comparison to Masabayashi's 482.68 over the last year.
• Deciding Set Performance: Suksumrarn has a slight advantage, winning 38% of deciding sets compared to Masabayashi's 31%.
• Break Point Conversion: Masabayashi has been more successful in converting break points recently, achieving a 38.38% conversion rate, while Suksumrarn trails at 28.95%.

Editorial Prediction (September 3, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Masabayashi and Suksumrarn presents a set of intriguing contrasts, with each player showcasing unique strengths.

Masabayashi demonstrates superior skills in converting break points and has an edge in second serve performance. They also outperform Suksumrarn on second serve returns, giving them some competitive advantages.

Suksumrarn, however, has the upper hand when it comes to overall winning percentage, particularly on indoor hard courts. Their ability to handle pressure by saving more breakpoints and a history of playing against higher-ranked opponents further cement their standing.

Given their stronger recent form, superior handling of critical points, and proven effectiveness on their preferred surface, Suksumrarn is favored to win this matchup.