Woobin Shin vs Yuta Kikuchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who has the better second serve performance recently? Shin, with 43.99% of points won, slightly edges out Kikuchi, who has secured 40.19%.
• In terms of returning second serves, Kikuchi outshines Shin, capturing 48.46% of points compared to Shin's 43.51%.
• When it comes to returning first serves, Kikuchi leads with 31.99% over Shin’s 25.8%.
• Under pressure, Shin marginally outperforms Kikuchi in saving breakpoints, with 51.71% versus 50.5%.
• Overall match win rates in the past year are closely matched, with Shin winning 66.27% and Kikuchi winning 65.71%.
• Both players enjoy their best performances on indoor hard courts; however, Kikuchi has a notable edge with an 80% win rate compared to Shin's 58%.
• Neither play has excelled on their weaker surfaces, with Shin at 56% on Hard and Kikuchi struggling at 0% on Clay.
• Both players predominantly compete at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, with Shin winning 68.49% of matches, slightly better than Kikuchi’s 65.71%.
• In their head-to-head record, Shin leads with a victory, having won their only previous encounter in three sets.
• Shin has the upper hand in deciding sets, winning 62% of them, whereas Kikuchi has secured 45% over the past year.
• Kikuchi has faced higher-ranked opponents on average (291.66) versus Shin’s opponents (489.42).
• In terms of break point conversion, Kikuchi succeeds more frequently, converting 46.6% of opportunities compared to Shin's 38.16%.

Editorial Prediction (July 9, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Shin and Kikuchi promises to be competitive, with both players displaying strengths and weaknesses across various game aspects. Shin has a slight edge in second serve performance and pressure management, which could prove advantageous during critical points.

However, Kikuchi’s superior return game and ability to face higher-ranked players may give them the resilience needed to challenge Shin's past victory in their head-to-head matchup. Kikuchi’s proficiency in converting breakpoints can also be crucial in turning the match in their favor.

The closely contested previous encounter between the two, alongside both players' recent forms, suggests a potentially tight and thrilling match. Given Kikuchi's stronger return capabilities and past engagements with tougher opponents, Kikuchi is slightly more favored to claim the victory in this upcoming match.