Yusuke Takahashi vs Hikaru Shiraishi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yusuke Takahashi has a slight edge in second serve performance, winning 44.12% of points, compared to Hikaru Shiraishi's 40.72%.
• Shiraishi excels in return games, edging out Takahashi in points won on opponents' second serves with 47.04% to Takahashi's 43.19%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, Shiraishi also leads slightly, achieving 27.44% compared to Takahashi's 26.38%.
• How do the players fare under pressure? Takahashi saves 50.20% of breakpoints, just ahead of Shiraishi's 49.45%.
• In the past year, Shiraishi has a marginally better match winning percentage at 65.82% over Takahashi's 63.38%.
• Takahashi excels on clay with a 63% win rate, while Shiraishi's best surface is hard courts with the same win percentage.
• Does tournament experience give an edge? Both players have competed mostly in ITF $10K events, with Shiraishi having a better win rate of 71.43% against Takahashi's 67.57%.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Shiraishi leads with a 1-0 record against Takahashi.
• How do match durations favor each player? Their past matches average 2:34:34 in length.
• Opponent quality shows Takahashi has faced slightly higher-ranked competition with an average opponent rank of 398.97, compared to Shiraishi's 463.86.
• Both players excel in deciding sets, but Shiraishi leads with 70% success over Takahashi's 61%.

Editorial Prediction (November 9, 2025, UTC):

Both Yusuke Takahashi and Hikaru Shiraishi bring their strengths to the upcoming match. Takahashi's strong second serve performance and ability to save breakpoints under pressure could play a crucial role. However, Shiraishi's superior return game and success in deciding sets might prove advantageous in critical moments.

Considering their head-to-head record, Shiraishi's previous victory and his performance on hard courts suggest a slight advantage. Furthermore, his ability to close out tight matches by winning deciding sets at a 70% rate adds to his edge.

While Takahashi's consistency and experience against higher-ranked opponents can't be overlooked, the comparative analysis indicates Hikaru Shiraishi is likely to secure the win in this matchup.