Yeon Woo Ku vs Misaki Matsuda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ku has recently won 39.34% of points on their second serve, compared to Matsuda's 39.55%. How important is this slight edge? It can be crucial for predicting outcomes.
• In return games, Ku excels by winning 52.28% of opponents' second serve points, while Matsuda achieves 45.68% in the same stat.
• For first serve returns, Matsuda leads slightly with 37.42% over Ku's 35.8%, suggesting different strengths in return performance.
• Both players exhibit resilience under pressure, with Ku saving 49.01% of breakpoints and Matsuda 46.26%.
• Looking at overall performance, Ku has a win rate of 65.28% in the last year, surpassing Matsuda's 60.98%.
• Both players favor indoor hard surfaces, but Matsuda shows a higher win percentage of 83%, compared to Ku's 69% on this surface.
• In tournaments greater than $10K, Ku has a win rate of 65.52%, while Matsuda follows with 58.33%, indicating Ku's competitive edge in similar matches.
• Their head-to-head record clearly favors Ku, who has won both encounters without dropping a set.
• Ku's opponents have had a slightly higher average rank, at 421.06, compared to Matsuda's 427.9, indicating a marginally tougher schedule for Ku.
• Ku has a better record in deciding sets, with a 47% win rate over Matsuda's 40% in the last 12 months.
• Matsuda has an advantage in converting breakpoints, with a success rate of 48.3%, compared to Ku's 38.91%.

Editorial Prediction (September 1, 2025, UTC):

Assessing the head-to-head matchup between Yeon Woo Ku and Matsuda, we see notable advantages for Ku. He maintains the upper hand in past encounters, winning both matches without losing a set.

Ku's solid return game, particularly against second serves, could play a decisive role. Although Matsuda edges ahead in breakpoint conversion, Ku's superior performance under pressure may neutralize this advantage.

While the competition remains close, especially with Matsuda's strong showing on his preferred surface, Ku's consistent higher win percentage and advantageous head-to-head record suggest he is the favorite.

Given the cumulative data, Yeon Woo Ku is more likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming tennis match.