Yu Tanaka vs Taisei Ichikawa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Tanaka's recent form shows a stronger second serve performance, winning 45.93% of points compared to Ichikawa's 42.68%.
• Who has a better return game recently? Ichikawa edges out, winning 53.52% of opponents' second serves compared to Tanaka's 46%.
• Tanaka is slightly more successful in first serve returns, achieving 29.91% to Ichikawa's 27.24%.
• Under pressure, Ichikawa has the upper hand, saving 52.5% of breakpoints, while Tanaka has managed to save 48.39%.
• In the last year, Tanaka has shown a better win percentage, triumphing in 72.22% of matches versus Ichikawa's 52.08%.
• Tanaka has a higher win rate on Clay courts at 75%, whereas Ichikawa has a lower win rate on the same surface at 54%.
• What about consistency on different surfaces? Tanaka appears more consistent with a worse performance at 63% on Hard, whereas Ichikawa struggles more on Indoor Hard at 44%.
• Tanaka has faced tougher competition on average, with opponent ranks around 160.72 compared to Ichikawa's 438.27.
• In deciding sets recently, Tanaka has proven to be more resilient, winning 67% compared to Ichikawa's 39%.
• When it comes to converting breakpoints, Ichikawa leads slightly with 37.14% over Tanaka's 36.17%.

Editorial Prediction (July 2, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the players' recent performance patterns highlights Tanaka's stronger second serve and slightly better first serve return game, suggesting potential for solid defensive play.

Ichikawa's return game, especially on the second serve, is slightly better, which could pressure Tanaka. However, Tanaka’s impressive win rate over tougher opponents and superior deciding set performance indicate mental resilience.

The players both favor Clay, but Tanaka's overall better win percentages and ability to close matches against higher-ranked opponents puts them in a favorable position.

Although Ichikawa shows strengths in breakpoint conversion and under pressure moments, the combination of Tanaka's stronger competition, surface adaptability, and second serve efficiency positions them as the likely victor in this match.