Yeongseok Jeong vs Yuta Kikuchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Jeong's second serve performance compare to Kikuchi's recently? Jeong wins 40.81% of points on their second serve, slightly outperforming Kikuchi who wins 38.49%.
• In terms of return game, Jeong has the upper hand, winning 48.36% of opponent's second serve points compared to Kikuchi's 46.65%.
• When focusing on first serve return statistics, Kikuchi excels with 30.61%, significantly better than Jeong's 21.79%.
• Comparing how the players handle pressure, Kikuchi has saved 48.96% of breakpoints, which is higher than Jeong at 43.84%.
• Overall match performance in the last year shows Kikuchi in the lead, winning 66.18% of matches while Jeong only won 48.78%.
• Which surface is each player's preferred? Jeong excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate, while Kikuchi performs best on the same surface with an 80% win rate.
• Jeong's matches are mostly in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, winning 50%, whereas Kikuchi has a higher win rate of 66.18% in the same tier.
• In terms of opponent quality, Kikuchi regularly competes against stronger players, with an average opponent rank of 258.34 versus Jeong's 322.44.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Jeong could have an advantage, winning 73% of such sets compared to Kikuchi's 50% success rate.
• Both players have a similar effectiveness in break point conversion, with Kikuchi slightly ahead at 42.7% over Jeong's 41.86%.

Editorial Prediction (May 28, 2025, UTC):

When assessing recent performance, Jeong shows a marginally better second serve performance and greater proficiency in winning second serve return points. However, Kikuchi proves to be more adept at returning first serves and handling pressure during breakpoints.

With a significantly higher win rate over the last year, Kikuchi demonstrates an overall stronger competitive edge. They face higher-ranked opponents more frequently and convert a few more breakpoints than Jeong.

Since both players prefer indoor hard courts, Kikuchi's superior performance on this surface makes him the favorite. Given this analysis, Kikuchi is more likely to win this upcoming tennis match.