Yuichiro Inui vs Akira Santillan Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing second serve performance over the past six months reveals that Santillan has secured 42.83% of points on their second serve, whereas Inui has managed to win 38%. This performance measure is highly relevant when predicting match outcomes. Similarly, Santillan shows superior return game prowess, having won 46.14% of opponent's second serve points, compared to Inui's 41.22%. These figures significantly reflect on who might be favored in head-to-head matchups. In terms of first serve return success, Santillan holds an edge at 30.33% against Inui's 24.65%.

Under pressure, Inui demonstrates commendable skill, saving 62.04% of breakpoints, surpassing Santillan's 49.41%. Such statistics provide valuable insights for in-game betting strategies. As for overall performance, Santillan displays a more favorable win ratio, having won 75% of matches (24 wins, 8 losses) over the past year, while Inui has won 49.06% of their matches (26 wins, 27 losses).

Santillan's most successful surface is indoor hard courts, boasting a 59% win rate. Conversely, Inui has a 50% win rate on the same surface. Both players find grass courts less advantageous, with Santillan at 53% and Inui considerably lower at 20%. Furthermore, Santillan and Inui primarily compete in ITF/Futures tournaments, with Santillan holding a stronger record at 77.42% wins compared to Inui's 49.06%.

Historical head-to-head encounters reveal that Inui has emerged victorious in their sole past matchup, winning both sets played. This match took place at the M 25 Anning event on clay, where Inui triumphed 6-3, 6-2. Additionally, neither player has won a deciding set or a tiebreak in prior head-to-head confrontations, a detail worth noting for potential match projections.

When evaluating the quality of opponents faced over the last year, Santillan has competed against players with an average rank of 355.22, while Inui has faced more challenging opponents with an average rank of 203.53. Santillan excels in deciding sets, winning 56% over the past year, as opposed to Inui's 43%. These statistics could influence predictions if the match extends to a deciding set.

Break point conversion rates illustrate a narrow edge for Inui, with a conversion rate of 37.84% compared to Santillan's 36.13%. Though not significantly distinct, this could impact real-time predictions when either player faces break point opportunities.

Accounting for the accumulation of these performance metrics and historical data, Santillan seems to have a slight advantage. They have stronger overall match records, superior return game statistics, and perform marginally better in deciding sets. Therefore, based on current statistics and head-to-head insights, Santillan appears to be the favorite to win the upcoming match against Inui.