Yeon Woo Ku vs Himeno Sakatsume Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the last six months, Ku has demonstrated a slight advantage over Sakatsume in terms of winning points on their second serve, with a success rate of 41.43% compared to Sakatsume's 39.23%. Performance on second serve points is often a significant indicator in predicting match outcomes. Furthermore, return game performance reveals that Ku has outperformed Sakatsume in returning their opponent's second serve points, achieving a 48.98% win rate versus Sakatsume's 43.7%. On first serve returns, Ku again leads with 35.85%, just slightly ahead of Sakatsume's 34.52%—this statistical edge contributes to favoring Ku in head-to-head match predictions.

Analyzing how players perform under pressure, notably in breakpoint situations, Ku has shown a greater capability in saving breakpoints, successfully doing so 54.85% of the time compared to Sakatsume's 45.66%. This resilience in crucial moments can be pivotal and is valuable for in-game betting insights. When looking at the broader performance overview, however, Sakatsume has a higher annual win rate of 62.12%, with a record of 41 wins and 25 losses, compared to Ku, who has a win rate of 56.14% from a 32-25 record. This difference offers a holistic view favoring Sakatsume in some right.

Examining surface preferences, both players have shown their strongest performances on indoor hard courts. Sakatsume has achieved a win rate of 67% (30 wins to 15 losses) on this surface, while Ku's best is 69% (20-9). Conversely, on grass, Sakatsume lags with only a 33% success rate (1 win from 2 matches), whereas Ku performs better, albeit at 50% (2-2). Both players have engaged primarily in Challengers/ITF tournaments with higher prize money over the past year. Sakatsume has a winning percentage of 64.06% (41-23), edging out Ku's 54.35% (25-21) in similar events, which reflects consistency at that competitive level.

Further exploring opponent quality over the previous 12 months, Sakatsume has faced opponents with an average rank of 356.61, while Ku has competed against stronger contenders with an average rank of 259.42. In terms of deciding set performance, Sakatsume holds a slight advantage, with a 50% win rate in deciding sets compared to Ku's 32% across all matches. This statistic can be crucial for live match predictions should the contest extend to a deciding set.

It's also important to note Sakatsume's superior ability to convert breakpoint opportunities recently, achieving a 40.76% conversion rate against Ku's 36.26%. Such statistics are insightful for live betting scenarios when players have chances to break serve. Taking into account all these analytical insights, while Ku shows momentary advantages in return games and handling pressure, Sakatsume's overall win ratio and slightly better deciding set record suggest that Sakatsume may have the edge in this matchup. However, both players have displayed their strengths across different facets, making for a potentially competitive and intriguing contest.