Yuta Kawahashi vs Seiya Nakanishi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yuta Kawahashi and Seiya Nakanishi have similar second serve success, with Kawahashi winning 41.08% and Nakanishi 42.35%.
• Is Nakanishi stronger in return games? Yes, he wins 50% of second serve returns compared to Kawahashi's 45.63%.
• First serve return stats are closely matched; Kawahashi at 28.75% and Nakanishi at 27.35%.
• Who handles breakpoints better? Kawahashi excels, saving 53.38% versus Nakanishi's 36.84%.
• Yuta Kawahashi has a better match win rate of 57.41% over the last year compared to Seiya Nakanishi's 45.45%.
• Kawahashi prefers clay with a 68% win rate, while Nakanishi thrives on indoor hard surfaces at the same percentage.
• Both have mostly competed in $10K Futures/ITF tournaments, but Kawahashi has a higher win rate (59.62%).
• Do opponent ranks matter here? Both have faced players with similar average ranks, around 330.
• Deciding set performance is identical at 33% for both players over the past year.
• Current event performance will provide additional insights on their form and should be considered when predicting the match outcome.

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

The matchup between Yuta Kawahashi and Seiya Nakanishi is intriguing due to their closely contested stats. Seiya Nakanishi holds a slight edge in return game performance, especially against second serves. However, Yuta Kawahashi stands out with his ability to save breakpoints consistently, which is a critical factor under match pressure.

While Yuta Kawahashi has a better overall win rate in the past year and performs exceptionally well on clay, the match taking place on the best surface of either player could decisively influence the outcome.

Kawahashi's experience and higher win percentage in recent matches suggest he could leverage these advantages. The prediction, considering the available data, favors Yuta Kawahashi to win this upcoming match.