Chirag Duhan vs Stefan Palosi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Palosi's recent second serve performance stands at 44.88%, slightly below Duhan's 45.24%. Would this minor difference impact the match prediction? It seems likely, as second serve stats often predict match outcomes.
• In return games, Palosi has a slight edge on second serve returns with 48.94% compared to Duhan's 47.7%, and a significant advantage on first serve returns with 31.99% versus Duhan's 23.74%.
• When dealing with pressure, Duhan excels by saving 54.79% of breakpoints, surpassing Palosi's 44.57%.
• Looking at annual performance, Palosi has a slightly higher win rate at 58.18% compared to Duhan's 55.77%.
• Palosi exhibits their best play on clay with a 63% career win rate, whereas Duhan outperforms on hard courts with a 57% win rate.
• Both players mainly compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, yet Palosi has a slight edge, winning 60% of matches over Duhan's 57.14%.
• In their direct head-to-head matchups, Duhan leads with one victory, while Palosi has yet to win.
• While they have not encountered extreme pressure situations in their head-to-head matches, it's noteworthy that neither has played a tiebreak against the other.
• Duhan faces stronger average opponents, with an opponent rank of 300.21 compared to Palosi's 442.71.
• In deciding sets, Duhan boasts a superior win rate of 71% versus Palosi's 57% over the past year.
• Breaking opportunities reveal a compelling stat: Palosi converts 40% of breakpoints, significantly outperforming Duhan's 29.75%, which could be crucial in pivotal moments.

Editorial Prediction (May 14, 2025, UTC):

As Palosi and Duhan prepare for their upcoming match, various factors suggest a closely contested encounter. Despite Palosi's advantage in return game performance and breakpoint conversion rates, Duhan's ability to perform under pressure and in deciding sets gives him a reliable edge.

Moreover, Duhan's success in their previous encounter and experience against higher-ranked opponents adds another layer to the prediction puzzle.

Considering these elements, Duhan appears to hold a slight advantage going into the match. However, if Palosi capitalizes on his return statistics and breakpoint conversion capabilities, the outcome could swing in his favor. Nonetheless, Duhan is the likely winner in this imminent face-off.