Yuta Shimizu vs Maxime Janvier Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Have you ever wondered how the second serve performance of a tennis player can influence match outcomes? In the last six months, Janvier has managed to win 46.87% of points on his second serve, while Shimizu slightly edges him out with a win rate of 47.12%. This aspect of the game is known to have a significant impact on predicting match results. But what happens when the ball is on their opponent's racquet?

The return game stats provide another layer of intrigue. Janvier has won 45.26% of his opponent's second serve points recently, whereas Shimizu has claimed victory on 47.03% of these occasions. When it comes to first serve returns, Janvier's success rate is 26.62% compared to Shimizu's 27.18%. These numbers suggest a close contest, but one where Shimizu might have the slight edge in retrieving serves.

Facing high-stress situations, such as saving breakpoints, can tip the scales. Janvier has saved an impressive 60.58% of breakpoints, while Shimizu has managed 53.26%. This ability to perform under pressure could be a game-changer for Janvier in critical moments. However, has past performance in tournament matches swayed our prediction?

Over the past year, Janvier has won merely 41.67% of his matches, a record of 30 wins against 42 losses. Shimizu, on the other hand, has come out victorious in 56.72% of encounters, boasting a 38-29 record. This suggests a stronger annual performance by Shimizu. On clay courts, Janvier has a career win rate of 52%, while Shimizu shines with an impressive 72%. Despite both struggling more on indoor hard courts, Shimizu still maintains a better record there.

The level of tournaments each player has participated in recently adds a critical angle. Janvier has seen action predominantly in Challengers/ITF events and has won only 34.62% of his matches. Contrastingly, Shimizu’s win percentage and consistent presence in similar events highlight his higher success rate of 58.46%. Their direct confrontations reveal Shimizu as the more accomplished, having won their only previous encounter at the New Delhi Challenger in convincing fashion, 6-3, 6-1, in under an hour.

In terms of opponent quality, Janvier has faced foes with an average rank of 282.22, while Shimizu's adversaries averaged a 306.78 rank. The head-to-head match history reveals that neither player has forced a deciding set or faced off in tiebreaks. Yet, should the match require a final set showdown, Shimizu's 55% win rate in such scenarios surpasses Janvier's 48%.

Their break point conversion rates further fuel predictions. Janvier converts 33.79% of break points compared to Shimizu's 30.43%, indicating Janvier's knack for capitalizing on key moments. Based on these statistics, considering Shimizu’s higher match win percentage, surface favorability, and H2H dominance, it seems that Shimizu stands as the slight favorite to emerge victorious in their upcoming match.