Dennis Novak vs Aljaz Jeran Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Novak has demonstrated slightly superior performance on their second serve over the past six months, winning 44.53% of points compared to Jeran's 41.22%.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Novak again holds a modest advantage, winning 47.3% of points. Jeran lags behind slightly with 44.06%.
• In terms of returning first serves, Jeran edges out Novak, achieving a success rate of 29.7% against Novak's 28.03%.
• Under pressure, Novak has proved more effective at saving breakpoints, successfully defending 51.08% of them, compared to Jeran's 45.12%.
• While Jeran has won a higher percentage of matches over the past year (60.71%) than Novak (56.67%), it is important to consider the level of competition.
• Novak excels on hard courts with a career win rate of 68%, while Jeran performs best on clay, posting a 55% win rate.
• Both players mostly compete in ITF tournaments, but Jeran has faced stronger opponents on average, ranked 177.52 versus Novak's opponent average rank of 379.12.
• In deciding sets, Novak shows a better record, winning 53% of such scenarios compared to Jeran's 46% winning percentage.
• When converting breakpoints, Jeran is more efficient, capitalizing on 40.54% of opportunities, while Novak's conversion rate is 37.86%.

Editorial Prediction (August 28, 2025, UTC):

Assessing the head-to-head statistics and recent performance trends, Novak possesses marginal advantages in several critical areas such as second serve performance and breakpoint defense.

Comparatively, Jeran has shown greater success in matches over the past year and showcases a higher breakpoint conversion rate, albeit against a stronger caliber of opponents.

Considering surface preferences, Novak's proficiency on hard courts could be pivotal depending on the playing surface of this match. Additionally, Novak's superior performance in deciding sets signals a stronger mental game under pressure.

Taking into account all the data points, Novak appears to have a slight edge in this upcoming match and is likely to emerge victorious. However, Jeran's ability to challenge with higher breakpoint conversion rates could make for a closely contested competition.