Eliakim Coulibaly vs Aristarkh Safonov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve points won over the past six months, Safonov slightly outperforms Coulibaly, winning 49.45% compared to Coulibaly's 45.52%.
• When returning their opponent's second serves, Coulibaly edges past Safonov by securing 47.03% of the points, while Safonov manages 44.75%.
• The stats for first serve returns show a close competition, with Coulibaly capturing 27.12% and Safonov winning 26.48% of points.
• Under pressure, Safonov shows resilience by saving 59.62% of breakpoints versus Coulibaly's 49.01%.
• Looking at last year's performance, Coulibaly has a slight lead with a match win rate of 66.13% against Safonov's 61.54%.
• Both players have their best career win rates on Hard courts: Coulibaly with 72% and Safonov with 67%.
• How does the level of opponents faced affect predictions? Coulibaly played against lower-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 417.4, while Safonov faced a tougher pool with an average rank of 253.54.
• In deciding sets, Coulibaly has a superior record, winning 64% of these matches, compared to Safonov's 54%.
• Break point conversion shows almost identical efficacy, with Coulibaly at 33.09% and Safonov at 33.33%.
• Coulibaly primarily competes in Challengers/ITF tournaments, while Safonov generally participates in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events.

Editorial Prediction (August 14, 2025, UTC):

As the upcoming match unfolds, Safonov's superior performance on the second serve and his remarkable ability to save breakpoints provide a strategic advantage. These strengths could prove critical in maintaining momentum and disrupting Coulibaly's rhythm.

However, Coulibaly's edge in returning second serves and his overall higher match win rate in the previous year indicate a balanced skillset. With an outstanding record in deciding sets and topped by a stellar performance on Hard courts, Coulibaly possesses the tools to navigate through tense match scenarios.

The quality of opponents each player has faced might be a crucial factor; Safonov's encounters with higher-ranked players could give him an edge in experience at this level of competition.

Considering these pivotal factors, Safonov appears to have a slight edge and is more likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming encounter.