Zhe Li vs Rio Noguchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance sees Li outperforming Noguchi, securing 52.29% of points compared to Noguchi's 44.08%.
• In return games, Li has the upper hand, winning 52.07% of second serve return points and 29.95% on first serve returns, surpassing Noguchi's performance.
• Noguchi excels under pressure, saving 49.8% of breakpoints, while Li saves just 35%.
• When considering overall match performance in the past year, Noguchi holds a win rate of 56.52%, while Li's is 43.75%.
• Who performs best on their preferred surfaces? Noguchi excels on grass, whereas Li has a higher win rate on hard courts.
• Noguchi has competed mainly in Challengers/ITF tournaments, while Li's primary experience is in Futures/Satellites circuits.
• They have faced each other once before, with Li as the victor, winning in straight sets.
• What about high-pressure moments between these two? Their encounters haven't involved tiebreaks or deciding sets so far.
• A comparison of opponents suggests Li has faced slightly stronger competition, with an average opponent rank of 268.5.
• Both players show resilience in deciding sets against other players, Noguchi having a 77% win rate and Li 80% in the last year.
• In breakpoint conversion, both are nearly identical, with Li slightly ahead at 33.33% compared to Noguchi's 33.11%.

Editorial Prediction (May 6, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match presents a fascinating comparison between Noguchi and Li. While Noguchi has a higher win rate over the last year, Li has been more effective with second serve points and return games.

Noguchi's strength under pressure is noteworthy, though, potentially balancing the scales as he excels at saving breakpoints. Still, Li's tactic of playing against higher-ranked opponents could translate to a competitive advantage.

Surface preferences highlight Noguchi's potential edge on grass; however, based on past direct head-to-head results and superior second serve and return stats, Li exhibits a slight edge.

Considering all factors, Li is likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.