Dimitris Sakellaridis vs James Story Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Is second serve performance critical in match predictions? Yes, James Story slightly outperforms Dimitris Sakellaridis, winning 44.46% of points versus 42.93%.
• In terms of return game efficiency, Dimitris Sakellaridis edges ahead by winning 47.86% of opponent second serve points, compared to 44.43% by James Story.
• For first serve returns, Dimitris Sakellaridis has a substantial advantage, capturing 32.04% compared to James Story's 26.16%.
• Both players handle pressure well, with James Story narrowly saving more breakpoints at 55.47% compared to 54.41% for Dimitris Sakellaridis.
• Who has a better overall match-winning percentage in the last year? James Story leads slightly with 63.16%, while Dimitris Sakellaridis stands at 62.50%.
• Both players perform best on hard courts, winning 56% of matches, highlighting an equal footing on this surface.
• James Story has mostly competed at the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K levels this past year, winning 66.18% of his matches, slightly higher than Sakellaridis's 62.24% at similar levels.
• Interestingly, Dimitris Sakellaridis has faced tougher average competition, with opponents ranked at 244.14 compared to Story's 410.74.
• In deciding sets, James Story claims a higher success rate, winning 61% of such instances, while Dimitris Sakellaridis wins 55%.

Editorial Prediction (October 6, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing second serve performances, James Story holds a slight edge, which could prove advantageous in tight matches. Nevertheless, Dimitris Sakellaridis compensates with superior return game statistics, particularly on first serves.

Both players have hard court proficiency and exhibit resilience under pressure. Sakellaridis's experience against higher-ranked opponents and marginally stronger defensive returns could tilt the match in his favor, despite Story's higher breakpoint save percentage and superior deciding set record.

Considering these factors, Dimitris Sakellaridis is tentatively predicted to triumph in this encounter, leveraging his return game prowess and experience against tougher competition.