Yasutaka Uchiyama vs Soon-Woo Kwon Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

The upcoming tennis match between Kwon and Uchiyama presents an intriguing comparison of player statistics and recent performances. Over the past 12 months, Kwon has faced opponents with an average rank of 150.33, while Uchiyama's average opponent rank stands at 278.96. This indicates that Kwon has been competing against tougher opponents. When analyzing their second serve performance, Kwon has been slightly more successful, winning 48.98% of points, whereas Uchiyama has won 47.04%.

In terms of returning serve, Kwon again edges Uchiyama, with recent statistics showing that Kwon has claimed 44.74% of their opponents' second serve points compared to Uchiyama's 44.28%. When it comes to returning first serves, Kwon secures 26.42% of the points, outperforming Uchiyama's 23.8%. These statistics tend to correlate with match prediction accuracy, suggesting a potential advantage for Kwon.

The players have a history of head-to-head encounters, with Kwon winning all three of their past matches, including the most recent face-off at the Singapore Tennis Open in 2021. Kwon has won six of the eight sets they have played against each other, indicating a clear dominance in their encounters. Additionally, when matches have gone to a deciding set, Kwon has emerged victorious both times.

Examining performance under pressure, Uchiyama has a slight edge in breakpoint saves, having saved 54.07% compared to Kwon's 50%. However, Kwon has been more effective in converting breakpoints, with a success rate of 28.57% against Uchiyama's 34.09%. This might provide a critical advantage in games where breakpoints are crucial.

Looking at surfaces, Kwon's most successful surface has been indoor hard courts, with a win rate of 64%, whereas Uchiyama fares best on hard courts, winning 58% of matches. Their worst performances have been on clay and grass, respectively. Kwon's experience in higher-level tournaments like Grand Slams, although with limited success, contrasts with Uchiyama's more frequent participation in lower-tier Challenger and ITF events, where he has won 53.33% of matches.

All factors considered, including direct head-to-head results, surface preferences, and recent performances against varied opponent quality, the statistics lean in favor of Kwon as the likely winner of this match. His consistent past victories against Uchiyama, coupled with stronger performance in key metrics, suggest he holds an advantage heading into this encounter.