Anton Shepp vs Felipe Mikkelsen Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do their second serves compare? Shepp leads with 48.4% of second serve points won in recent form, outperforming Mikkelsen who has won 34.15%.
• In returning second serves, Mikkelsen has the upper hand, winning 50% compared to Shepp's 41.4%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, who fares better? Mikkelsen leads again with 37.97%, leaving Shepp behind at 26.99%.
• Under pressure situations, Shepp has a stronger record, saving 61.43% of breakpoints versus Mikkelsen's 35.71%.
• Looking at win/loss records over the past year, Shepp has a significant advantage, winning 66.67% of matches, while Mikkelsen has yet to secure a win (0%).
• Shepp's best surface is Clay with a 75% win rate, whereas Mikkelsen performs best on Hard courts with a 44% win rate.
• Both players have participated mostly in ITF tournaments $10K, with Shepp showing a win rate of 66.67%, compared to Mikkelsen, who hasn't won any matches.
• The quality of opponents faced by Shepp has been higher, with an average rank of 190.17, demonstrating more experience at a competitive level compared to Mikkelsen.
• In deciding sets, Shepp tends to close the gap half the time, winning 50%, while Mikkelsen has not won any deciding sets recently.
• Both players have the same breakpoint conversion rate of 35.71%, indicating equal potential for breaking serves.

Editorial Prediction (August 10, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Shepp and Mikkelsen promises an intriguing clash of styles and skillsets, but key statistics reveal notable contrasts. Shepp's dominance on the second serve, coupled with a higher breakpoint saving percentage, suggests an edge in pivotal moments of the game.

Given the overall performance trends, Shepp's track record over the past year is considerably superior, marked by consistent wins, including a significant rate on his preferred clay surface. Although Mikkelsen excels in returning serve points, his struggle to secure victories remains a critical concern.

Analyzing the quality of opponents and deciding set performances further tilts the balance in Shepp's favor. His familiarity with higher-ranked opponents and ability to clinch decisive sets positions him as the likely victor.

Considering these factors, Shepp is projected to win this upcoming match, leveraging his consistency and tactical strengths against Mikkelsen's vulnerabilities.