Veronika Erjavec vs Kyoka Okamura Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Erjavec has shown superior performance on second serves, winning 44.64% of points compared to Okamura's 40.23%. Could this give Erjavec an upper hand?
• In terms of return stats, Okamura is ahead on opponent's second serve with 49.18% over Erjavec's 46.67%, suggesting stronger return play.
• Erjavec outperforms Okamura by returning 35.19% of first serves, while Okamura is slightly less effective with 33.08%.
• When it comes to saving breakpoints, Okamura seems more resilient, saving 50.47% compared to Erjavec’s 47.74%.
• Evaluating match wins over the past year, Erjavec holds a higher win rate at 60.61% versus Okamura's 50%.
• Surface performance sees Erjavec excelling on grass with a 67% win rate, whereas Okamura is best on indoor hard courts at 61%.
• Both players have primarily competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Erjavec winning a slightly higher proportion of matches at 58.33% compared to Okamura's 55.1%.
• Erjavec has faced tougher opponents over the last 12 months with an average opponent rank of 216.12, greater than Okamura's 297.83.
• If the match progresses to a deciding set, Erjavec demonstrates stronger mental fortitude, winning 75% of such sets against Okamura's 50% success rate.
• For breakpoint conversion, Okamura is slightly more efficient, converting 39.11% of opportunities whereas Erjavec converts 36.82%.

Editorial Prediction (September 11, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the statistics, we notice that both players have unique strengths that could impact the outcome of the match.

Erjavec's edge in second serve performance and first serve return ability, combined with his formidable record in deciding sets, suggests a strong contender, especially in high-pressure situations.

Okamura, on the other hand, demonstrates resilience in saving breakpoints and has shown a consistent ability to win key return points, a factor that cannot be overlooked.

The differences in past competition levels also favor Erjavec, who has faced higher-ranked opponents and thus accumulated more experience against top-tier players.

Considering these factors, Erjavec appears to have a slight advantage and is the likely winner of the upcoming tennis match.