Yuta Kikuchi vs Qian Sun Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kikuchi's second serve performance is slightly stronger, winning 40.91% of points compared to Sun's 40.35%. Could this small edge make a difference?
• On return games, Kikuchi displays a superior capacity, winning 50% of second serve return points, while Sun secures 45.79%.
• For first serve returns, Kikuchi has an edge by winning 31.34% compared to Sun's 29.36%.
• Kikuchi demonstrates a marginally better ability to handle pressure, saving 55.11% of breakpoints; Sun saves 54.01%.
• Overall performance shows that Kikuchi has a stronger win rate over the past year at 67.5%, whereas Sun's win rate is 58.82%.
• Kikuchi excels on I.hard surfaces with an 80% win rate, whereas Sun's best is on Hard courts at 55%.
• Both players mostly compete in the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, with Kikuchi having a slightly higher win rate.
• The average opponent rank for Kikuchi over the last year is 313.06, which is slightly tougher than Sun's average of 330.2.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Kikuchi has historically won 48% of such sets, outperforming Sun's 38% win rate.
• Kikuchi shows more effectiveness in converting breakpoint opportunities at 40.94%, compared to Sun's 32.76% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 10, 2025, UTC):

With Kikuchi showing slightly stronger performance on second serves and return games, these statistics could suggest an upper hand. In terms of handling pressure, Kikuchi again edges out with a marginally better breakpoint-saving efficiency.

Kikuchi has proven to be more successful over the last year, winning a greater percentage of matches compared to Sun. Despite both playing at a similar tournament level, Kikuchi’s success rate is notable.

Surface preferences also favor Kikuchi, particularly with strong results on indoor hard courts. Additionally, the ability to win deciding sets at a higher rate is another aspect favoring Kikuchi's prospects.

Given these insights, Kikuchi appears to be the likely winner for this upcoming match, showcasing stronger performance patterns and adaptability under pressure.