Cyril Vandermeersch vs Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve performance over the past six months, Vandermeersch leads slightly with 44.67% of points won compared to Makhlouf's 42.9%.
• When discussing return game performance, Vandermeersch edges out with 49.13% of opponent's second serve points won, while Makhlouf stands at 41.86%.
• Reflecting on first serve return stats, Makhlouf is ahead, achieving 31.87% compared to Vandermeersch's 26.54%.
• Who manages to save breakpoints better under pressure? Makhlouf shows a marginal advantage, saving 57.34% of breakpoints, while Vandermeersch has saved 52.87%.
• During the past year, Vandermeersch has a superior match win rate at 64.29%, compared to Makhlouf's 55.41%.
• On hard surfaces, Vandermeersch displays better career performance, winning 61% of matches, slightly more than Makhlouf's 57% win rate.
• Reflecting on past head-to-head encounters, Vandermeersch has won both matches with Makhlouf failing to secure a win.
• How do they perform in deciding sets? Vandermeersch boasts a 58% success rate, ahead of Makhlouf's 44% over the past 12 months.
• Makhlouf generally competes against higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 248.72, compared to Vandermeersch's 411.63.
• For breakpoint opportunities, Vandermeersch has a better conversion rate at 40.29%, whereas Makhlouf's sits at 28.47%.

Editorial Prediction (August 12, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match offers a compelling contrast between Vandermeersch's slightly stronger second serve performance and Makhlouf's superior return statistics on first serves.

Vandermeersch's track record of dominating their head-to-head matchups adds a psychological advantage, complemented by his higher match success rate over the past year.

While Makhlouf contends with higher-ranked opponents, providing resilience under pressure, his lower breakpoint conversion and deciding set win rates may hinder his prospects.

Taking these factors into account, Vandermeersch appears to be the more likely victor in this matchup.