Shintaro Imai and Terence Atmane, two formidable players, are about to face each other for the first time. Atmane’s second-serve ability is slightly superior to Imai’s, with a 52.9% success rate compared to Imai’s 51.53%. On the other hand, Imai’s prowess in return games is unmatched. She wins 54.46% of her opponents’ second serves and 34.73% of their first serves, while Atmane’s figures stand at 50.65% and 26.97%, respectively.
Imai has shown her mettle by saving 67.74% of the breakpoints under pressure, a feat that Atmane has achieved at a slightly lower rate of 63.2%. In the past year, Imai has emerged victorious in 62.5% of her matches, a slightly higher percentage than Atmane’s 54.41%. Imai’s dominance on clay courts, with an 80% win rate, contrasts with Atmane’s preference for hard courts, where she boasts a 66% win rate.
Atmane, having faced tougher opponents with an average rank of 218.13, holds a slight edge in a deciding set with a 53% win rate. Imai, with an average opponent rank of 544.89, also has a higher break point conversion rate at 41.62%, compared to Atmane’s 37.94%.
Even though Imai is good at return games and turning breakpoints into wins, Atmane is the clear favourite. He serves better, wins more deciding sets, and has played stronger opponents before.
Based on the analysis, the prediction is clear-T. Atmane is expected to emerge victorious in this match.