Yexin Ma vs Eri Shimizu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Recently, Ma wins 37.44% of points on their second serve, while Shimizu achieves 44.68%, suggesting an advantage for Shimizu.
• Return Game: Ma wins 49.02% of opponents' second serve points, with Shimizu slightly ahead at 51.54%. For first serve returns, Shimizu leads with 34.05% compared to Ma's 30.98%.
• Pressure Situations: Ma has a slight edge in pressure situations, saving 49.25% of breakpoints against 46.69% for Shimizu.
• Overall Match Wins: Over the last year, Ma has a 47.62% win rate, while Shimizu has a higher rate at 54.1%.
• Surface Preferences: Ma's best performance is on clay, winning 56% of matches, whereas Shimizu thrives on indoor hard courts, winning 73% of matches.
• Opponent Quality: Ma has faced stronger competition with an average opponent rank of 341.19, compared to Shimizu's 375.89.
• Head-to-Head History: Ma has won all 3 previous matches against Shimizu, winning 6 of the 7 sets played.
• Deciding Sets: Both players have a 43% win rate in deciding sets; however, Ma has previously won their only deciding set match against Shimizu.
• Tiebreak Situations: Ma has won both tiebreaks they have played against Shimizu, an advantage in tight matches.

Editorial Prediction (May 23, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Yexin Ma and Shimizu presents an intriguing clash of styles and rivalries. Shimizu has shown superior performance in second serve and first serve return points, which could play a pivotal role in the outcome.

Despite Shimizu's prowess in these areas, Ma holds a significant psychological advantage, having won all previous encounters. Ma's ability to save breakpoints and win in high-pressure scenarios, such as tiebreakers and deciding sets, further boosts their chances.

Considering Ma's familiarity with handling tougher opponents and their consistent performance in head-to-head matchups against Shimizu, Ma is favored to secure victory in this match.