Egor Agafonov vs Saba Purtseladze Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve success: Agafonov has a 41.19% win rate on second serves recently, while Purtseladze's is slightly higher at 46.04%. Could this give Purtseladze an edge? Perhaps.
• Return game: Agafonov outperforms on second serve returns, winning 52.4% of points compared to Purtseladze's 45.52%. On first serve returns, Agafonov also leads with 25.35% over Purtseladze's 20.44%.
• Handling pressure: Agafonov has saved 58.07% of breakpoints lately, where Purtseladze saves 51.81%. This suggests Agafonov might handle crucial moments better.
• Performance overview: Both players have similar win rates over the past year, Agafonov at 65.38% and Purtseladze at 65.56%. Could this mean a tight match? It's likely.
• Preferred surfaces: Agafonov excels with a 60% win rate on Hard courts, while Purtseladze shines a bit more with a 62% win rate on the same surface. Who's favored on Hard?
• Recent levels: Agafonov participates mainly in Futures/Satellites/ITF with a 66.07% win rate, whereas Purtseladze achieves a higher 77.42% at similar events.
• Direct confrontations: Agafonov has a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head, with the sole match having gone Agafonov's way in a three-set battle.
• Opponent caliber: Agafonov's opponents averaged a rank of 469.76, slightly lower than Purtseladze's opposition at 447.92, indicating slightly tougher competition for Purtseladze.
• Deciding sets: Agafonov's deciding set win rate is 56%, but Purtseladze has a stronger 65% from recent encounters.
• Break point conversion: In crucial opportunities, Agafonov succeeds 31.91% of the time compared to Purtseladze's 25.97%.

Editorial Prediction (May 13, 2025, UTC):

Both players have showcased strong performances with similar win rates over the past year. Agafonov boasts advantages in return games and pressure handling, crucial elements in deciding match outcomes.

Purtseladze leads in second serve performance and has faced stiffer competition, showing promising resilience and potential under pressure. Yet, Agafonov's greater breakpoint conversion and handling of key moments provide him an edge.

Considering their head-to-head record and current form, Agafonov appears more likely to emerge victorious again, given his slight advantages in several critical areas.