Alexander Shevchenko vs Dusan Lajovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve effectiveness over the last six months, Shevchenko has a slight edge, securing 45.55% of points compared to Lajovic’s 44.26%.
• Does Shevchenko also lead in return game stats? Yes, recent form shows Shevchenko winning 44.69% of points on opponents' second serves, ahead of Lajovic’s 42.19%.
• When returning first serves, Shevchenko again outperforms with 28.32% of successful returns, versus Lajovic’s 27.65%.
• However, under pressure in saving breakpoints, Lajovic shows resilience, saving 56.15% compared to Shevchenko’s 53.82%.
• How do they compare overall in matches played over the past year? Shevchenko has a 38.98% win rate, while Lajovic stands at 43.14%.
• Both players excel on clay surfaces, with Shevchenko holding a 62% win rate and Lajovic at 59%. Conversely, both struggle on grass, with Shevchenko at 20% and Lajovic at 19%.
• In main tour play over the past year, Lajovic has a slight edge with a 40% win rate compared to Shevchenko’s 35.71%.
• Opponent quality shows Lajovic faced tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 95.33 versus Shevchenko’s 135.78.
• Shevchenko has been more successful in deciding sets, winning 57% compared to Lajovic’s 41% over the last 12 months.
• In terms of breakpoint conversion, Shevchenko shows superiority, converting 40% of chances compared to Lajovic's 33.12%.

Editorial Prediction (May 25, 2025, UTC):

The match between Shevchenko and Lajovic is poised to be a close encounter, driven by their comparable strengths and nuanced differences. In recent months, Shevchenko has exhibited slightly better proficiency on second serves and has been more effective in converting breakpoints.

Statistically, Lajovic appears more adept under pressure, successfully saving more breakpoints. However, his challenge remains the quality of opponents he's faced, which might have impacted his overall win rate.

Their mutual success on clay surfaces suggests a balanced battle, although Shevchenko's consistent performance in deciding sets could play a critical role if the match becomes closely contested.

Based on these performance patterns, Shevchenko holds a slight edge and is predicted to be the more likely victor in the upcoming match.