Yuta Shimizu vs Nicolas Mejia Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance indicates Mejia has won 44.41% of points, while Shimizu slightly edges ahead with 44.95%.
• On return, Mejia has claimed 44.56% of opponent's second serve points; meanwhile, Shimizu excels with 46.99%.
• For first serve returns, Mejia secures 29.1% of points compared to Shimizu's 27.95%.
• In saving breakpoints, Shimizu holds the advantage with 55.24% saved versus Mejia's 52.71%.
• Mejia has a match win rate of 49.25% in the past year, whereas Shimizu is stronger with 55%.
• Both players favor clay courts; Mejia wins 57% of matches, Shimizu stands out with 69% on this surface.
• In the past year, Shimizu has won more Challenger/ITF events above $10K— 58.93% compared to Mejia’s 50.98%.
• Directly, Shimizu leads their head-to-head with a 1-0 record against Mejia, including a decisive win at their last meeting on a hard court.
• Average rank of opponents faced by both is almost neck-and-neck, with Mejia's being 332.81 and Shimizu's 333.77.
• Under extreme pressure, Shimizu leads tiebreak victories over Mejia, having clinched their only tiebreak encounter.
• Both players have similar break point conversion rates, with Shimizu marginally ahead at 32.85%.

Editorial Prediction (July 22, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the key statistics for this matchup, Shimizu holds a slight edge over Mejia across several crucial categories. The recent form shows Shimizu has been more effective on second serve returns and saving breakpoints, these factors often pivotal in close matches.

Furthermore, Shimizu's superior win record on clay surfaces and consistent performances at higher-level Challenger/ITF tournaments provide additional strength to their credentials.

Head-to-head results further suggest Shimizu's advantage, with a previous victory in their sole encounter, which took place on a similar surface. Given these insights, Shimizu is poised as the likely favorite to clinch the win in the upcoming match.