Yosuke Watanuki vs Elias Ymer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yosuke Watanuki has shown stronger recent form on second serves, winning 48.42% of points, compared to Elias Ymer's 43.24%.
• In return games, Elias Ymer fares slightly better, winning 48.45% of points on opponents' second serves, while Yosuke Watanuki has managed 45.35%.
• First serve return stats slightly favor Elias Ymer, with 27.40% compared to Yosuke Watanuki's 24.18%.
• Under pressure, Yosuke Watanuki edges out, saving 56.07% of breakpoints compared to Elias Ymer's 54.31%.
• Yosuke Watanuki has a slightly better win rate over the last year at 55.56% compared to Elias Ymer's 54.41%.
• On indoor hard courts, Yosuke Watanuki excels with a 71% win rate, whereas Elias Ymer's best is on clay, also with a 71% win rate.
• Both players mostly compete in Challenger/ITF circuits, with Yosuke Watanuki holding a higher win percentage of 60.71% over Elias Ymer's 55.36% in the last year.
• Direct head-to-head encounters favor Elias Ymer, who has won their only previous match in straight sets.
• Yosuke Watanuki has faced tougher opponents on average ranking-wise, with a higher-ranked opponent mean of 224.39 compared to Elias Ymer's 278.1.
• In deciding sets, Elias Ymer seems more dominant, winning 62% as opposed to Yosuke Watanuki's 55% over the past 12 months.
• Elias Ymer is slightly more efficient in break point conversion, at 36.64%, versus Yosuke Watanuki's 31.47%.

Editorial Prediction (November 16, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent performance trends and match statistics gives us a glimpse into the likely dynamics of the upcoming tennis match between Yosuke Watanuki and Elias Ymer. Watanuki showcases a stronger performance on second serves, but Ymer's excellence in returning games and first serve returns balances the scales.

While Watanuki has a slight edge in break-point saving under pressure and overall match win rate in the last year, Ymer's past head-to-head victory cannot be overlooked. Additionally, Ymer's capability to convert break-point opportunities more effectively further enhances his competitiveness in the match.

Watanuki’s tougher opposition may speak to a high level of competitive endurance, and his indoor hard court preference might favor him under certain conditions. However, given Ymer's superior performance in crucial deciding sets and direct match history against Watanuki, the prediction leans slightly towards Elias Ymer for a potential win in this encounter.