Dmitry Popko vs Mili Poljicak Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent form second serve performance shows Poljicak winning 45.68% of points, while Popko edges slightly ahead with 46.48%. Which player might this favor? Popko, due to the marginally better second serve performance.
• When it comes to returning, Poljicak has an advantage, having won 46.57% of opponent's second serve points compared to Popko's 44.14%.
• Looking at first serve return stats, Poljicak again has a slight edge at 27.67% compared to Popko's 25.41%.
• Under pressure, Poljicak has saved 56.21% of breakpoints, slightly better than Popko's 55.56%. Could this be significant in crucial match moments? Possibly, as it reflects handling pressure well.
• Analyzing their overall performance, Poljicak has a stronger win rate over the past year, with 71.43% compared to Popko's 50%.
• Surface preferences indicate Poljicak excels on Hard courts at 61% win rate, while Popko's strongest is on Clay with 65% wins.
• Poljicak's matches mainly in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K show high success (82.69%), whereas Popko competes more in Challengers/ITF > $10K with moderate success (53.33%).
• Comparing opponent quality, Poljicak has faced less ranked players (avg. rank 399.17) than Popko (avg. rank 256.4), highlighting Popko's experience against tougher competition.
• In deciding sets, Poljicak shows superiority, winning 63% compared to Popko's 41% over the last 12 months.
• Break point conversion shows Popko converting 35.43% compared to Poljicak's 29.71%, suggesting Popko might capitalize better on these opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (May 14, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the head-to-head statistics, recent trends, and surface strengths, a clearer picture emerges of who might prevail in this match. Poljicak shows consistent performance in key areas including return game strength and handling high-pressure situations.

Despite Popko's slight advantage in second serve points and experience facing higher-ranked opponents, Poljicak's strengths on hard courts and superior deciding set performance suggest a resilient competitor.

Balancing these factors, while Popko could capitalize on break point opportunities, Poljicak's overall form and situational strengths make him the more likely contender to secure victory in this encounter.