Cem Ilkel vs Pepijn Bastiaansen Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When it comes to serving, who possesses the stronger weapon - Ilkel or Bastiaansen? Over the past six months, Ilkel has demonstrated a slight edge by winning 46.65% of points on his second serve, compared to Bastiaansen's 41.88%. This statistic is crucial since it often correlates with a player's chances of winning a match.

But tennis matches are not won on serve alone. In terms of returning their opponents' serves, Bastiaansen has a slight upper hand, capturing 45.49% of second-serve points, while Ilkel stands at 42.6%. The first serve return stats follow a similar pattern - Bastiaansen at 27.25% and Ilkel at 24.17% - giving us a glimpse into who might tip the scales in their favor during this head-to-head encounter. How about when the pressure mounts and breakpoints arise? Ilkel manages to save 51.04% of breakpoints, outpacing Bastiaansen who saves 44.71%. This stat provides a useful indication for those keeping an eye on in-game dynamics.

If we zoom out to take in their performance over the last year, Bastiaansen shines with a match win rate of 62.07%, while Ilkel is not far behind at 56.14%. Both players find their best footing on hard courts with identical winning percentages of 62%. However, surfaces like grass for Ilkel and indoor hard for Bastiaansen are their Achilles' heels, with win rates plummeting to 10% and 33% respectively.

In terms of experience, both players dominate on the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K level. Ilkel has secured victory in 67.65% of such matches, surpassing Bastiaansen's 62.07%. The caliber of opponents they face provides an interesting subplot: Ilkel faces competitors with an average rank of 396.12, while Bastiaansen battles higher-ranked players averaging 314.14.

Considering late-stage games, if this match stretches into a deciding set, Bastiaansen seems more resilient with a 67% win rate compared to Ilkel's 50%. Finally, in converting breakpoints, Ilkel shows more finesse with a conversion rate of 34.15%, while Bastiaansen trails at 28.57%. So, who will emerge victorious in this intriguing matchup? The stats seem to slightly favor Bastiaansen, with a few decisive leads in key areas, but it's a close call where every point will matter.