Eric Vanshelboim vs Yannik Kelm Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Eric Vanshelboim and Yannik Kelm compare in terms of second serve performance? Eric has a slight edge, winning 41.91% of points on his second serve compared to Yannik's 41.83%.
• Regarding return games, Yannik Kelm shows stronger performance, winning 50.63% of the opponent's second serve points, while Eric wins 46.43%.
• On first serve returns, Yannik again leads with a 32.34% success rate, surpassing Eric's 28.98%.
• When it comes to saving breakpoints, Eric outperforms Yannik, saving 49.30% of these crucial points compared to Yannik's 45.95%.
• Looking at the past year's performance, Eric Vanshelboim has won 62.67% of his matches, while Yannik Kelm trails slightly at 58.62%.
• Eric's best surface is Clay with a 65% win rate, while Yannik excels on Hard courts, also with a 65% win rate. Could this surface preference indicate their strengths in this matchup?
• Both players predominantly play at the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K level, where Eric has a superior win rate of 67.21% compared to Yannik's 58.62%.
• Eric Vanshelboim has faced lower-ranked opponents on average, with an average opponent rank of 438.99, while Yannik Kelm competes against stronger opposition, averaging a rank of 48.57.
• In deciding sets, Eric is more successful, winning 65% of these sets, outpacing Yannik's 57% win rate.
• Yannik Kelm is slightly more effective in breakpoint conversion, converting 40.00% of opportunities versus Eric's 35.36%.

Editorial Prediction (November 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Eric Vanshelboim and Yannik Kelm presents a fascinating contest given their recent performances and strengths. Eric manages to secure a narrow advantage in second serve efficiency, though both players perform similarly. However, Yannik Kelm shines in the return game, presenting a formidable challenge for Eric.

Eric's ability to save breakpoints could be critical, especially under pressure. His overall match success over the past year also indicates a higher winning percentage, which should not be overlooked. Nonetheless, Yannik's effective return and breakpoint conversion stats suggest he can turn the match in his favor during key moments.

Considering the surface preferences, if the match is played on Clay, Eric might feel more at home, while Yannik could leverage any Hard court experience to his benefit. Ultimately, taking into account the decisive aspects of their gameplay, Eric Vanshelboim seems slightly more equipped to secure a win in this matchup, barring any specific event influences or surface conditions that favor Yannik Kelm.