Ikumi Yamazaki vs Fangran Tian Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yamazaki secures 37.77% of points on their second serve recently, slightly behind Tian's 39.09%.
• Yamazaki outperforms Tian in winning second serve return points with 51.56% compared to Tian's 49.18%.
• For first serve returns, Tian edges out Yamazaki with 37.27% over Yamazaki's 36.02%.
• Under pressure, Yamazaki saves 45.38% of breakpoints, significantly more than Tian's 36.63%.
• In the past year, Tian shows a higher win percentage at 71.88%, compared to Yamazaki's 58.46%.
• Yamazaki excels on grass with a perfect win record, while Tian shines on hard courts with 74% win rate.
• Tian's opponent rank average is much higher at 199.41, indicating stronger competition, while Yamazaki's is 443.09.
• In deciding sets, Yamazaki has a 60% success rate, compared to Tian’s 38% win rate.
• Yamazaki has converted 40.59% of breakpoint opportunities recently, whereas Tian has converted a higher 50%.
• Both have primarily competed in Challengers/ITF events, with Tian holding a higher win rate of 68% over Yamazaki's 55.74% at this level.
• When examining career surface preferences, Yamazaki's strength is on the grass courts, while Tian is dominant on hard surfaces.

Editorial Prediction (July 6, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the available data, it's clear that Tian has demonstrated superior performance in terms of match wins over the past year, achieving a 71.88% success rate. This is notably higher than Yamazaki's 58.46%.

When looking at their matchups, Tian benefits from facing higher-ranked opponents on average, suggesting their victories may be against stronger competition. Additionally, Tian's proficiency on hard courts could be a decisive advantage if the upcoming match takes place on that surface.

While Yamazaki offers impressive stats in returning second serves and winning deciding sets, Tian's superior breakpoint conversion and win percentage establish them as the more consistent player recently.

Considering all factors, Tian appears to be the likely winner in this upcoming match.