Yeon Woo Ku vs Marta Soriano Santiago Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yeon Woo Ku has recently won 37.55% of points on their second serve, while Marta Soriano Santiago is slightly better with 38.48%. How crucial is the second serve success for predicting the match outcome? Typically, it plays a significant role.
• In terms of returning second serves, Yeon Woo Ku has a slight disadvantage, winning 52.17% of points compared to Santiago's 52.69%.
• When returning first serves, Santigo leads slightly with 39.68% compared to Ku's 36.83%. Could this provide Santiago with a distinct advantage? It seems probable.
• Santiago excels under pressure, saving 46.96% of breakpoints, narrowly outperforming Ku's 44.68%.
• Overall match success over the last year is close: Ku has a 67.14% win rate while Santiago showcases a slight edge at 67.39%.
• Surface preference varies significantly. Ku excels on indoor hard surfaces with a 69% win rate, while Santiago shines on clay with the same winning percentage.
• Comparable analysis of event level shows Ku performing well in Challengers/ITF tournaments (> $10K) with a 68.33% success rate, whereas Santiago achieves slightly better in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K) at 71.05%.
• Despite their respective success, Santiago has faced tougher opponents over the past year, with an average rank of 204.22, compared to Ku's 426.33.
• If the match progresses to a deciding set, Santiago has a higher success rate of 57% versus Ku's 40%.

Editorial Prediction (October 23, 2025, UTC):

Marta Soriano Santiago and Yeon Woo Ku have evenly matched recent performances, but some key statistics suggest distinct edges for Santiago.

Santiago's slightly superior second serve returns and breakpoints saved indicate a distinct ability to remain competitive under pressure. Moreover, her win rate against tougher opponents and better performance in deciding sets support her potential to succeed.

While Yeon Woo Ku performs best on indoor hard surfaces, the current context favors Santiago's overall game. Thus, based on recent statistics and trends, Marta Soriano Santiago is more likely to emerge victorious in this forthcoming tennis encounter.