Yamaguchi v Garland

Joanna Garland takes it, 8–5 on categories

Garland wins on break points saved %. Yamaguchi’s case rests on return points won %, but it isn’t enough to swing it. WTA Tour career: Yamaguchi 8 matches, Garland 17 matches.

• Garland has the better sets won %: 46.3 to Yamaguchi’s 27.8.
• Garland averages 1.1 sets won a match to Yamaguchi’s 0.6 (78% more).
• Yamaguchi averages 1 double faults a match to Garland’s 2.1.
• Winners’ edge: Garland’s team won 47%, Yamaguchi’s team won 25% of the matches they played.
• Longevity: Garland has 17 matches across 2 seasons, Yamaguchi 8 in 3 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Small sample: Yamaguchi (8 matches) — treat the averages with care.

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