Dimitris Sakellaridis vs Ioannis Xilas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Dimitris Sakellaridis holds a slight advantage in second serve performance, winning 43.40% of points compared to Ioannis Xilas' 41.27%.
• Regarding return games, Ioannis Xilas has been more effective in winning 49.60% of points on opponents' second serves versus Sakellaridis' 47.97%.
• When facing first serves, Sakellaridis has a narrow lead, winning 32.18% compared to Xilas' 30.28%.
• Under pressure, Sakellaridis shows a stronger ability to save breakpoints, with a 54.19% success rate against Xilas' 49.43%.
• Analyzing overall performance last year, Xilas has a higher win percentage, achieving victory in 72.22% of his matches, whereas Sakellaridis won 63.57% of his matches.
• Could the surface play a pivotal role? Xilas excels on clay with a 65% career win rate, but his performance on indoor hard courts drops to 50%. Sakellaridis performs best on hard courts with a 65% win rate, struggling on clay with only 39% success.
• Both players have primarily competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, yet Xilas has a higher win percentage there, with 78.57% compared to Sakellaridis' 63.97%.
• In direct head-to-head confrontations, Xilas holds an unbeaten record, winning both matches and all four sets against Sakellaridis.
• Considering opponent ranks over the past year, Sakellaridis has faced higher-ranked adversaries (average rank: 241.68) than Xilas (average rank: 428.63).
• If the match proceeds to a deciding set, both players display similar success rates, with Sakellaridis slightly leading, having won 55% compared to Xilas' 54% of such sets.
• Sakellaridis edges out in breakpoint conversion, taking advantage of 40.07% of opportunities, while Xilas has a 37.05% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (November 13, 2025, UTC):

In analyzing recent forms, Dimitris Sakellaridis shows a marginally superior performance in both second serve effectiveness and breakpoint conversion. These factors could tip the balance in tight situations.

However, Ioannis Xilas demonstrates impressive return game statistics, effectively neutralizing opponents' serves, which could present significant challenges for Sakellaridis.

Considering head-to-head stats, Xilas has consistently outperformed Sakellaridis, winning every encounter, which could bolster his confidence and performance in pressure moments.

While Sakellaridis may have faced more challenging opponents, contributing to his slightly lower win rate, his struggles on clay could hinder his performance if the surface becomes a factor.

Overall, due to past head-to-head dominance and superior service return statistics, Ioannis Xilas appears to be the favored player to win in this upcoming match against Dimitris Sakellaridis.