Alibek Kachmazov vs Ilia Simakin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Simakin with 45.65% success, slightly outperforming Kachmazov at 44.13%. Could this be the deciding factor?
• Kachmazov edges out Simakin in return stats, capturing 45.64% of opponents' second serves compared to Simakin's 44.99%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, Kachmazov holds an advantage with 25.35%, surpassing Simakin's 23.88%.
• Under pressure, Kachmazov excels by saving 54.5% of breakpoints while Simakin saves 50%.
• In terms of win rate over the last year, Simakin shines with a 75.53% match win rate, whereas Kachmazov presents a 56.52% win rate.
• Simakin's strongest results come from hard surfaces with a 69% win rate, while Kachmazov performs best on indoor hard courts, winning 67% of matches.
• Simakin frequently competes in lower-tier events and wins 78.95% of those matches, while Kachmazov's focus is on higher-level tournaments, winning 55.56% of his matches.
• Head-to-head, Kachmazov leads with 2 victories to Simakin's 1, though Simakin won their latest encounter on a hard court in Busan.
• Simakin tends to come out on top in three-set matches against Kachmazov, winning the only deciding set they've played.
• Kachmazov has clinched the only tiebreak they've faced against one another.
• Simakin's competition has generally been lower-ranked, reflecting a mean opponent rank of 396.78, compared to Kachmazov's tougher challengers, with an average rank of 254.33.
• If their matchup extends to a deciding set, Simakin holds a slight edge with a 54% success rate versus Kachmazov's 50% over the past 12 months.
• Regarding breakpoint conversion, Simakin has been more effective, converting 31.53% of break chances compared to Kachmazov's 27.21%.

Editorial Prediction (May 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming clash between Simakin and Kachmazov offers a compelling contest of skill and endurance. Both players bring distinct strengths to the court, making for an exciting match.

Simakin's recent success on hard courts and his ability to thrive in deciding sets could be crucial against Kachmazov's aggressive return game.

Although Kachmazov has the historical advantage head-to-head, Simakin's current form on his favored surface suggests he might have the upper hand.

Considering these factors, the edge appears to lean towards Simakin as the likely victor in this encounter, though Kachmazov's resilience cannot be underestimated.