Yu Hsiou Hsu vs Yuta Kikuchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the last six months, Hsu has had a slight edge over Kikuchi in winning points on their second serve, with 44.1% compared to Kikuchi's 41.4%.
• Kikuchi performs better in return games, winning 49.57% of opponent's second serve points versus Hsu's 42.67%.
• On first serve return points, Kikuchi again leads with 29.32% over Hsu's 27.01%.
• Breakpoints are better handled by Hsu, who has saved 58.68% compared to Kikuchi's 53.36%.
• Over the past year, Kikuchi has won 68.67% of their matches, surpassing Hsu's 55.71% win rate.
• Kikuchi excels on I.hard surfaces, boasting a 77% win rate, whereas Hsu's best surface is Hard, with a 66% win record. Meanwhile, Hsu struggles more on I.hard with a 38% win rate.
• Kikuchi primarily competes in Futures and ITF $10K events with a win rate of 67.95%, while Hsu plays in slightly higher Challengers and ITF > $10K tournaments, winning 56.86% of their matches.
• When considering the caliber of opponents, Kikuchi has faced players ranked on average at 341.13, whereas Hsu’s opponents averaged a rank of 319.19.
• In deciding set situations, Hsu slightly edges Kikuchi with a 50% win rate compared to 48%.
• Kikuchi converts 38.42% of breakpoint chances, while Hsu manages a 34.02% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (September 9, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing second serve performance, Hsu has demonstrated a slight advantage, winning a marginally higher percentage of points compared to Kikuchi. However, Kikuchi has shown greater strength in return games, particularly against second serves.

Kikuchi's ability to dominate in return statistics indicates an aggressive approach that could trouble Hsu, as return games have high correlations with match predictions. While Hsu edges in saving breakpoints, Kikuchi's higher conversion rate in breaking opponents could neutralize this advantage.

Considering overall performance, Kikuchi's 68.67% win rate over the last year surpasses Hsu’s 55.71%. Both players have particular surfaces they excel on, yet Kikuchi's recent form and higher match-winning consistency offer a slight edge in reliability.

Given the current statistics, Kikuchi is likely the stronger contender in this matchup and is predicted to emerge victorious.