Carl Holder vs Andreas Messis Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of recent second serve effectiveness, Andreas Messis has a higher success rate at 43.45% compared to Carl Holder's 37.67%. Could this prove decisive? It often influences match outcomes significantly.
• When it comes to returning the opponent's second serve, Carl Holder outperforms Andreas Messis with 50.54% against 42.74%. Does this give Holder a return advantage?
• For first serve returns, Messis leads with 35.20%, while Holder trails at 26.96%, indicating a potential edge for Messis in handling strong initial serves.
• Under pressure, Carl Holder excels at saving breakpoints with a rate of 48.28%, compared to Messis at 38.24%. Could this resilience under stress be pivotal in tight match situations?
• Looking at overall match performance over the past year, Messis holds a slightly higher win rate of 63.16%, compared to Holder’s 56.67%.
• Messis has a career preference for Clay surfaces where he wins 64% of his matches, while Holder’s best is on Indoor Hard with similar success. Might surface type influence this match's dynamics?
• Both have predominantly played at the $10K Futures/Satellites/ITF level, with Messis slightly leading in win percentage compared to Holder.
• Interestingly, Holder has faced stronger competition on average, with opponents ranking 96.2 compared to Messis's 129.84. Could this experience play a role in this matchup?
• In critical deciding sets, Messis boasts a 50% win rate, surpassing Holder’s 43%, which might factor into predictions if the match extends.
• Regarding breakpoint opportunities, Messis converts 40.91% of these chances, exceeding Holder’s 32%, which could influence key moments in the match.

Editorial Prediction (November 18, 2025, UTC):

The players present an interesting contrast as they prepare to face off. Andreas Messis demonstrates a clear advantage on second serves and break point conversions, coupled with superior performance on first serve returns.

Carl Holder, on the other hand, shows strength in returning second serves and has a robust record in saving breakpoints. His experience against higher-ranked opponents might also contribute significantly to his resilience on the court.

The critical deciding factor might come down to how each player handles pressure situations, where Messis has a slight edge in deciding set performances. Given the compiled statistics and recent form trends, Andreas Messis appears to have a minor advantage in this upcoming match, making him the more likely winner.