Yuki Naito vs Ekaterina Kazionova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who has the stronger recent second serve performance? Kazionova, with 38.73% of points won compared to Naito's 35.78%.
• In returning second serves, Naito leads with 58.48% success, surpassing Kazionova's 52.06%.
• For first serve returns, Naito again holds an edge with 38.59% of points won, while Kazionova reaches 35.21%.
• Under pressure, Kazionova excels with 46.58% of breakpoints saved, outperforming Naito's 38.9%.
• Considering overall performance in the past year, Kazionova has a higher win rate of 59.46% versus Naito's 56.06%.
• Naito's preferred surface is clay with a 64% win rate, whereas Kazionova performs best on indoor hard courts with a 62% win rate.
• At the Challengers/ITF level, Kazionova shows better success, winning 57.14% of matches in contrast to Naito's 48.89%.
• Facing slightly more competitive opponents, Kazionova has played against players ranked on average 416.03, compared to Naito's 456.59.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Kazionova's win rate stands significantly higher at 64%, compared to Naito's 38%.
• Regarding breakpoint opportunities, Naito converts at 44.91%, slightly outperforming Kazionova's 39.06%.

Editorial Prediction (July 3, 2025, UTC):

Kazionova demonstrates a slight advantage in several key areas, notably in second serve performance and their skill under pressure, as shown by their higher breakpoint save percentage. Their strong performance in situations where the match reaches a deciding set also stands out.

Though Naito shows a strong ability to convert breakpoint opportunities and excel on clay surfaces, Kazionova's overall stats across various metrics suggest a stronger current form.

Given these analyses, Kazionova appears to be the favorite to win in this upcoming matchup against Naito.