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

• Sun has a slight advantage in recent second serve performance, winning 42.59% compared to Kikuchi's 40.66%. Does this suggest Sun could dominate in serve games?
• Kikuchi leads marginally in return performance, capturing 49.92% of opponents' second serve points versus Sun's 48.36%. In first serve returns, Kikuchi also leads with 28.84% over Sun's 28.06%.
• Under pressure, Kikuchi shows superior breakpoint saving ability at 55.21%, outpacing Sun, who saves 49.45% of breakpoints.
• Year-long performance heavily favors Kikuchi, with a win rate of 67.9% (55 wins), whereas Sun stands at 35.48% (11 wins).
• Both players excel on indoor hard surfaces, but Kikuchi has a more impressive record, winning 80% of matches compared to Sun's 60%.
• Looking at their match history, Kikuchi has defeated Sun once before decisively in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0.
• Average opposition rank for Kikuchi is lower, indicating less challenging opponents, compared to Sun's average opponent rank of 160.19.
• Deciding set performance slightly favors Kikuchi, who wins 45% of these scenarios compared to Sun's 38%.
• In breakpoint conversion, Kikuchi's recent form is superior at 41.01%, compared to Sun's 31.43%.

Editorial Prediction (September 2, 2025, UTC):

The head-to-head statistics between Sun and Kikuchi lean favorably towards Kikuchi, exhibiting stronger form in several critical areas. Kikuchi's return capabilities and success under pressure highlight where they might hold the upper hand in this match.

Despite Sun's slightly better recent second serve performance, Kikuchi's historical dominance and higher match win rate suggest a consistent edge.

Moreover, Kikuchi's record on indoor hard courts further strengthens their position as the likely favorite.

Given these results, Yuta Kikuchi is expected to emerge victorious in the forthcoming match against Sun.