ATP Tour
Jay Friend
4-match win streak#260
ATP World Ranking - 218 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
๐ฅ 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
๐ก๏ธ The Spoiler60%
๐งฑ The Wall57%
Weak against
๐ค Servebot49%
๐น Frontrunner51%
Player Overview
Age
22
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
77 kg (170 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Career-High Ranking
#254 (2026-09-14)
Career
39
Wins
20
Losses
66.1%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30/14 | - | 30/14 | - |
| 2025 | 10/5 | 0/1 | 10/4 | - |
| Career | 40/19 | 0/1 | 40/18 | - |
Serve & Return
Averages ยท Last 90 days (18 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match4.9
Double Faults / Match2.9
Avg 1st Serve-
Max Serve Speed-
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match-
Unforced Errors / Match-
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets ยท 44 serve-stat matches
Jay Friend has served 3+ aces in 77.3% of career matches and 5+ aces in 54.5%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 96% | 42/44 |
| 3 or more | 77% | 34/44 |
| 5 or more | 55% | 24/44 |
| 10 or more | 7% | 3/44 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/44 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/44 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 93% | 41/44 |
| 2 or more | 77% | 34/44 |
| 3 or more | 64% | 28/44 |
| 5 or more | 23% | 10/44 |
| 8 or more | 9% | 4/44 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/44 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 66% | 38/58 |
| 3 Sets | 35% | 20/58 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 45% | 26/58 |
| 2-1 | 22% | 13/58 |
| 1-2 | 12% | 7/58 |
| 0-2 | 21% | 12/58 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 61% | 36/59 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 61% | 36/59 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 67% | 14/21 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormWWWWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Wuning 3 Challenger | Semifinals | Keisuke Saitoh | Hard | 62 61 | W |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Wuning 3 Challenger | Quarterfinals | Ryan Seggerman | Hard | 76 62 | W |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Wuning 3 Challenger | 2nd Round | Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong | Hard | 63 63 | W |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Wuning 3 Challenger | 1st Round | Yuta Kikuchi | Hard | 61 64 | W |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | Final | Max Basing | Hard | 36 61 06 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | Semifinals | Maks Kasnikowski | Hard | 76 64 | W |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | Quarterfinals | Yanki Erel | Hard | 36 64 63 | W |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | 2nd Round | Samir Hamza Reguig | Hard | 62 61 | W |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Istanbul Challenger | 1st Round | Michele Ribecai | Hard | 26 64 64 | W |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Manacor Challenger | 2nd Round | Billy Harris | Hard | 57 46 | L |
Jay Friend FAQ
Jay Friend is ranked #260 on the ATP tour with 218 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #254, reached in 2026.
Jay Friend is from Japan.
Jay Friend is listed at 6'1" (185 cm). Listed weight is 77 kg (170 lb).
Jay Friend is 22 years old.
Jay Friend plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Jay Friend has a career win-loss record of 39-20 (66% win rate).
Jay Friend: a career-high ranking of #254 in 2026 and 39 career wins.
Jay Friend's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 40-18 record (69%). Full career splits: hard 40-18 (69%) and clay 0-1 (0%).
Jay Friend has won 8 of the last 10 completed matches (80%). The current run is 4 straight wins.
Jay Friend is scheduled to face Alibek Kachmazov at Jinan Challenger on Oct 12, 2026.
Jay Friend plays next on Oct 12, 2026 at Jinan Challenger (1st Round, hard courts), against Alibek Kachmazov. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
