ATP Tour
Naoki Tajima
#1451
ATP World Ranking - 5 pts
Player Archetype
🛡️ The Spoiler
A defensive specialist who retrieves better than a Grinder but without the elite return game of a Counterpuncher. Neutralises power hitters through court coverage and consistency - and uniquely, holds a winning record against The Complete Package.
Strong court coverageStrong retrievalDefensive consistencyBeats elite opponents
Strong against
🪃 Counterpuncher50%
⚙️ Grinder49%
Weak against
👑 The Complete Package33%
⚔️ The Gladiator40%
Player Overview
Age
26
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight
73 kg (161 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Career-High Ranking
#603 (2020-01-20)
Career
18
Wins
28
Losses
39.1%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11/9 | 4/3 | 7/6 | - |
| 2025 | 4/9 | - | 4/9 | - |
| 2024 | 0/3 | - | 0/3 | - |
| 2023 | 1/1 | - | 1/1 | - |
| 2022 | 0/1 | - | 0/1 | - |
| 2020 | 3/4 | - | 3/4 | - |
| 2019 | 0/1 | - | 0/1 | - |
| 2018 | 1/1 | - | 1/1 | - |
| 2017 | 0/1 | - | 0/1 | - |
| Career | 20/30 | 4/3 | 16/27 | - |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (4 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match4.5
Double Faults / Match4.0
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 · 31 serve-stat matches
Naoki Tajima has served 3+ aces in 77.4% of career matches and 5+ aces in 48.4%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 97% | 30/31 |
| 3 or more | 77% | 24/31 |
| 5 or more | 48% | 15/31 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/31 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/31 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/31 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 90% | 28/31 |
| 2 or more | 74% | 23/31 |
| 3 or more | 52% | 16/31 |
| 5 or more | 32% | 10/31 |
| 8 or more | 0% | 0/31 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/31 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 81% | 38/47 |
| 3 Sets | 19% | 9/47 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 32% | 15/47 |
| 2-1 | 6% | 3/47 |
| 1-2 | 13% | 6/47 |
| 0-2 | 49% | 23/47 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 49% | 24/49 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 39% | 19/49 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 33% | 3/9 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLWLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | Wuning 3 Challenger | 1st Round Qualifying | Ryan Seggerman | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Aug 31, 2026 | M25 Urayasu | 3rd Round Qualifying | Yu Tanaka | Hard | L | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | M25 Urayasu | 1st Round Qualifying | Toshihide Matsui | Hard | 63 63 | W |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Samsun Challenger | 1st Round Qualifying | Tuncay Duran | Hard | 46 26 | L |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Plovdiv Challenger | 3rd Round Qualifying | Dinko Dinev | Clay | 75 36 57 | L |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Plovdiv Challenger | 1st Round Qualifying | Alex Ganchev | Clay | 63 61 | W |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Royan Atlantique Open | 1st Round Qualifying | Nitin Kumar Sinha | Clay | 67 67 | L |
| Jun 10, 2026 | M25 Kiseljak | 1st Round | Yanis Ghazouani Durand | Clay | 26 36 | L |
| Jun 9, 2026 | M25 Kiseljak | 3rd Round Qualifying | Justin Ilic | Clay | 62 60 | W |
| Jun 8, 2026 | M25 Kiseljak | 2nd Round Qualifying | Pavel Kelo | Clay | 64 76 | W |
Naoki Tajima FAQ
Naoki Tajima is ranked #1451 on the ATP tour with 5 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #603, reached in 2020.
Naoki Tajima is from Japan.
Naoki Tajima is listed at 5'8" (173 cm). Listed weight is 73 kg (161 lb).
Naoki Tajima is 26 years old.
Naoki Tajima plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Naoki Tajima has a career win-loss record of 18-28 (39% win rate).
Naoki Tajima: a career-high ranking of #603 in 2020 and 18 career wins.
Naoki Tajima's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 16-27 record (37%). Full career splits: hard 16-27 (37%) and clay 4-3 (57%).
Naoki Tajima has won 4 of the last 10 completed matches (40%). The current run is 2 straight losses.