Benjamin Hassan vs Felix Balshaw Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

What insights can be drawn from the recent form of second serve performance between Hassan and Balshaw? Over the last six months, Hassan has managed to win 43.94% of the points on their second serve, while Balshaw slightly edges out with a 46.28% success rate. This statistic is instrumental in shaping match predictions, reflecting each player's reliability under pressure with a second serve.

When challenged by their opponents' second serves, Hassan has excelled recently by winning 45.91% of those points. Meanwhile, Balshaw trails slightly with a 44.89% success rate. In first serve return games, Hassan records a win percentage of 27.27% compared to Balshaw's 25.42%. These figures play a pivotal role in determining who holds the upper hand in head-to-head matchups.

Under the heat of breakpoint situations, Hassan shows resilience by saving 56.82% of breakpoints, just marginally ahead of Balshaw, who saves 56.3%. This stat proves useful when crafting in-game predictions, indicating each player's capability in crucial, high-stakes moments.

Looking at their overall recent match performance, Hassan has a win rate of 50.62% (W/L 41/40) over the past year. In contrast, Balshaw boasts a 63.33% win rate (W/L 19/11), painting a broader picture of their competitive success and thus affecting predictions regarding their head-to-head outcomes.

Examining their prowess on different surfaces, Hassan's best work comes on Clay with a 62% win rate (W/L 188/116) and his least favorable surface being Grass with a 40% win rate (W/L 2/3). Similarly, Balshaw shines on Clay, winning 71% of matches (W/L 5/2), while Indoor Hard courts trip them up slightly, boasting only a 50% success rate (W/L 2/2).

Many might consider the level of tournaments they participate in when evaluating their capabilities. Hassan primarily competes in Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K, winning 52.73% of his matches (W/L 29/26), whereas Balshaw frequents the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events with a solid 63.33% win rate (W/L 19/11). It's a crucial factor when predicting the favorite relative to the competition level.

Regarding opponent quality, Hassan has been pitted against players with an average rank of 212.8 over the past year, while Balshaw has faced a stronger field with an average rank of 93.97. Such numbers provide insights into the challenges faced and overcome by each player on their path to the current match.

In terms of converting pressure situations like breakpoints, Hassan converts 33.17% of his opportunities, whereas Balshaw shows a slightly better conversion rate at 35.62%. This figure becomes crucial during live games when either player stands a chance to break serve.

If the match progresses to a deciding set, how do these players fare? Hassan has a 52% success rate in deciding sets over the past year, while Balshaw emerges more successful with a 57% win rate across all matches played. Their resilience in these final, decisive moments could ultimately determine the match winner.

In summation, while both players bear impressive credentials, stats suggest Balshaw might have the edge with stronger recent performance, versatility on his favored clay surface, and a marginally higher competition level faced. Thus, Balshaw seems poised to take the victory in their impending confrontation.