Yeon Woo Ku vs Dabin Kim Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ku has won 40% of second serve points recently, compared to Kim's 46%. Does this slight edge in favor of Kim help in predicting the winner? Higher second serve win rates often correlate with match success.
• In returning games, Kim is stronger, capturing 55.48% of points on opponents' second serves, surpassing Ku's 50.9%. Similarly, Kim is better at returning first serves with 38.91% against Ku's 34.99%.
• Ironically, under pressure, Ku outperforms Kim by saving 52.1% of breakpoints, whereas Kim saves 45.9%. Can Ku’s resilience under pressure dictate the game's outcome?
• Ku holds a slight advantage in their head-to-head history, winning 2 out of 3 matches and showing a strong performance in deciding sets against Kim.
• Surface preferences differ: Ku excels on I.hard (69% win record), but Kim shines on Hard surfaces, although with more moderate success on I.hard.
• Looking at overall recent performance levels, Kim has faced lower-ranked opponents (average rank 462.79) compared to Ku’s competition (average rank 258.87), which may impact match readiness and experience.
• In converting breakpoints, Kim again leads with 55.81% success over Ku’s 34.65%. A key statistic for game momentum and potential match outcome.
• Consider the match duration: past matches averaged over 1.5 hours, suggesting closely contested battles which might happen again.
• When the match goes into a deciding set, Kim generally performs better against all opponents, winning 43% of those situations compared to Ku’s 29%.

Editorial Prediction (May 30, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent statistics and historical performance, Kim has shown notable strengths in serving and returning games, potentially gaining the upper hand in key moments. With a higher success rate in converting breakpoints and an edge in returning serve points, Kim exhibits tactical proficiency that could prove decisive.

However, Ku’s resilience under pressure, demonstrated by a higher breakpoint save percentage, provides a vital psychological advantage during critical stages of the match. Their superior performance in direct head-to-head encounters further strengthens this claim.

Although Kim excels statistically in several areas, Ku’s mental fortitude and experience winning against Kim in pressure situations make them a formidable contender. The intricate balance of strengths and weaknesses suggests a tightly contested match, with Kim being slightly favored for victory due to superior breakpoint conversion and return game performance.