Yuta Kawahashi vs Shu Matsuoka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance influence match predictions? Matsuoka leads slightly with 42.42% compared to Kawahashi’s 41.12% over the last six months.
• In terms of returning opponents' serves, Matsuoka demonstrates superior play, winning 51.56% of opponents' second serve points versus Kawahashi's 44.74%.
• When comparing return stats on first serves, Kawahashi excels with 29.45%, topping Matsuoka's 24.04%, which could be critical in determining the favored player.
• Under pressure, Matsuoka shines, saving 68.63% of breakpoints, substantially higher than Kawahashi’s 43.87% save rate.
• Looking at overall performance, Kawahashi has a 51.11% match win rate, while Matsuoka leads with 57.14% over the past year.
• What is the difference in career surface preferences? Kawahashi favors clay surfaces with a 68% win rate, as opposed to Matsuoka's preference for indoor hard courts, where they claim a 56% win rate.
• Both players mainly compete in $10K ITF tournaments, with Matsuoka showing a slightly better win percentage at 57.14%, compared to Kawahashi's 52.27%.
• Matsuoka faces tougher competition on average, playing against opponents ranked 307.64 versus Kawahashi’s 357 average opponent rank.
• Analyzing deciding sets, Kawahashi performs better, winning 36% of deciding sets compared to Matsuoka, who has not won any over the past year.
• In recent form, break point conversion rates are nearly identical, with Kawahashi converting 34.21% and Matsuoka 33.33% of opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (June 6, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Kawahashi and Matsuoka illustrates intriguing differences in strengths and weaknesses, particularly in second serve performances and under pressure conditions.

Matsuoka edges ahead with better second serve points and excellent breakpoint-saving ability, which could be decisive in pressure-filled moments of the match.

However, if the match extends to a deciding set, Kawahashi has a notable advantage with a proven track record of clinching such scenarios.

Though both players have their best game on different surfaces, recent trends suggest that Matsuoka's superior performance against higher-ranked opponents could be a critical factor.

Considering all key metrics and current form, Matsuoka is slightly favored to clinch the victory in this encounter.