ATP Tour
Akira Santillan
#328
ATP World Ranking - 168 pts
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🏃 Pusher71%
🛡️ The Spoiler58%
Weak against
🎾 All-Court49%
🤖 Servebot50%
Player Overview
Age
29
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
78 kg (172 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, One-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2013
Career-High Ranking
#144 (2017-11-13)
Record 2015-2026
228
Wins
182
Losses
55.6%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31/21 | 14/7 | 17/14 | - |
| 2025 | 42/11 | - | 42/11 | - |
| 2024 | 3/4 | - | 3/4 | - |
| 2023 | 30/24 | 19/11 | 11/13 | - |
| 2022 | 12/13 | 3/4 | 9/8 | - |
| 2021 | 23/20 | 12/8 | 11/12 | - |
| 2020 | 0/6 | - | 0/6 | - |
| 2019 | 26/27 | 2/4 | 22/21 | 1/1 |
| 2018 | 19/19 | 2/6 | 11/10 | 3/2 |
| 2017 | 36/28 | 0/3 | 30/19 | 5/5 |
| 2016 | 11/18 | 6/8 | 5/8 | - |
| 2015 | 1/1 | - | 1/1 | - |
| Career | 234/192 | 58/51 | 162/127 | 9/8 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (15 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In64.8%
1st Serve Pts Won70.2%
2nd Serve Pts Won51%
Break Points Saved63.5%
Aces / Match4.1
Double Faults / Match4.6
Avg 1st Serve-
Max Serve Speed-
Return
1st Return Pts Won29.1%
2nd Return Pts Won55.7%
Break Points Converted53.6%
Rally
Winners / Match-
Unforced Errors / Match-
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %52.8%
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 209 serve-stat matches
Akira Santillan has served 3+ aces in 70.3% of career matches and 5+ aces in 40.2%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 95% | 198/209 |
| 3 or more | 70% | 147/209 |
| 5 or more | 40% | 84/209 |
| 10 or more | 5% | 11/209 |
| 15 or more | 1% | 1/209 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/209 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 95% | 198/209 |
| 2 or more | 83% | 173/209 |
| 3 or more | 61% | 127/209 |
| 5 or more | 33% | 68/209 |
| 8 or more | 11% | 23/209 |
| 10 or more | 5% | 10/209 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 64% | 272/425 |
| 3 Sets | 35% | 148/425 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 37% | 158/425 |
| 2-1 | 17% | 73/425 |
| 1-2 | 18% | 75/425 |
| 0-2 | 26% | 111/425 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 55% | 233/426 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 56% | 237/424 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 50% | 74/149 |
Recent Matches
Last 9 results
FormLLWLW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | M25 Taipei | 1st Round | Sanhui Shin | Hard | 36 46 | L |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | 2nd Round | Antoine Ghibaudo | Hard | 46 16 | L |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | 1st Round | Digvijaypratap Singh | Hard | 64 16 64 | W |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Segovia Challenger | 2nd Round | Mert Alkaya | Hard | 26 26 | L |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Segovia Challenger | 1st Round | Alastair Gray | Hard | 26 62 63 | W |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Pozoblanco Challenger | Semifinals | Chris Rodesch | Hard | 36 46 | L |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Pozoblanco Challenger | Quarterfinals | Izan Almazan Valiente | Hard | 76 26 62 | W |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Pozoblanco Challenger | 1st Round | Alejandro Lopez Escribano | Hard | 36 61 62 | W |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Brasov Challenger | 1st Round | Luka Pavlovic | Clay | 67 36 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Akira Santillan FAQ
Akira Santillan is ranked #328 on the ATP tour with 168 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #144, reached in 2017.
Akira Santillan is from Japan and turned pro in 2013.
Akira Santillan is listed at 5'11" (180 cm). Listed weight is 78 kg (172 lb).
Akira Santillan is 29 years old.
Akira Santillan plays right-handed with a one-handed backhand.
Akira Santillan has a win-loss record since 2015 of 228-182 (56% win rate).
Akira Santillan: a career-high ranking of #144 in 2017. On tour since 2013.
Akira Santillan's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 162-127 record (56%). Surface splits: hard 162-127 (56%), clay 58-51 (53%), and grass 9-8 (53%).
Akira Santillan has won 4 of the last 9 completed matches (44%). The current run is 2 straight losses.
Akira Santillan's most-played opponents are Jason Jung (7 meetings, 3-4), Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul (4 meetings, 4-0), and JC Aragone (4 meetings, 1-3).