Yusuke Kusuhara vs Yuki Mochizuki Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing second serve performance over the past six months, Mochizuki has won 41.71% of points on his second serve, while Kusuhara has outperformed him with 44.56%. This statistic often ties closely to match prediction accuracy, shedding light on potential outcomes.

When examining return game statistics, Mochizuki has proven adept at claiming 47.14% of points from his opponent's second serve, slightly surpassing Kusuhara’s 45.07% success rate. For first serve returns, Mochizuki leads as well, capturing 30.19% over Kusuhara's 28.47%. These figures are critical in forecasting the favored player in their head-to-head matchups.

Performance under pressure also adds an essential layer to understanding player dynamics. Mochizuki has managed to save 47.14% of breakpoints recently, while Kusuhara has been more effective, saving 53.15%. This data is invaluable for in-game betting strategies.

Over the last year, Mochizuki's win rate stands at 54.17% (26 wins, 22 losses), in contrast to Kusuhara's superior 64.1% (25 wins, 14 losses). This overall performance provides a comprehensive head-to-head prediction blueprint. Both players favor clay as their most successful surface, with Mochizuki achieving a 66% win rate and Kusuhara slightly better at 67%. Indoors on hard courts, Mochizuki holds a balanced 50% record, whereas Kusuhara finds it more challenging, winning just 40%.

In terms of tour level, Mochizuki has predominantly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, winning 55.56% of his matches, while Kusuhara's activity has resulted in a higher success rate of 65.79% in the same categories. Such statistics are vital in comparing players, especially considering the level at which matches are played.

Their direct encounters have seen Kusuhara victorious, winning their only head-to-head match which included two precisely contested sets. Their last confrontation was at the M 25 Sapporo on 12th September 2024, where Kusuhara triumphed 7-6(5), 7-6(5). In tiebreak scenarios, Kusuhara has also dominated, winning two and leaving Mochizuki without success.

From the opponent quality perspective, Mochizuki has faced opponents with an average ranking of 427.08 over the previous year, compared to Kusuhara’s average opponent rank of 338.13. When matches extend to a deciding set against all players, Mochizuki has a better track record, winning 56% of these sets compared to Kusuhara's 45%.

For break point conversion, Mochizuki shows greater proficiency, converting 42.5% of opportunities, distinctly ahead of Kusuhara's 30.49%. Such statistics are pivotal for interpreting live match dynamics, especially when a player is presented with a breakpoint chance.

Given these comprehensive statistical analyses, Kusuhara appears favored to win in their upcoming match. His slight edge in second serve performance, breakpoint saving ability, and historical dominance in their head-to-head encounters all suggest a probable victory over Mochizuki.