Evgeny Philippov vs Petr Bar Biryukov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Philippov excels slightly in winning second serve points, with a recent performance rate of 48.39%, compared to Biryukov's 47.8%.
• On returns, Philippov has a significant advantage, winning 48.35% of opponent's second serve points, while Biryukov trails at 41.66%.
• Is Philippov more effective against the first serve? Yes, with 28.72% compared to Biryukov's 20.11% in recent matches.
• Under pressure, Biryukov showcases his strength by saving 59.85% of breakpoints, overshadowing Philippov's 48.87%.
• In terms of overall match victories over the last year, Biryukov shows a pronounced edge, winning 67.11% of matches, unlike Philippov's 51.06%.
• Where does Philippov perform best? On Indoor Hard courts with a 67% win rate, versus Biryukov's best on Hard courts at 64%.
• Both players have similar tournament exposure, yet Biryukov boasts a higher win percentage of 76.19% in lower-tier events against Philippov’s 53.49%.
• Biryukov leads their head-to-head encounters, triumphing in 3 out of 4, highlighting his upper hand in direct competition.
• Which player excels in deciding sets? Biryukov stands out, winning 57% of deciding sets compared to Philippov's 53% over the past year.
• Philippov has a slight edge in opponent quality, competing against players with an average rank of 402.89 versus Biryukov's average of 415.92.
• While play under extreme pressure, Philippov seems confident in tiebreaks, winning their only encounter in such a scenario.
• In recent breakpoint conversion, Philippov is more proficient, maintaining a rate of 31%, over Biryukov’s 23.24%.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Philippov and Biryukov presents an intriguing battle of strengths and resilience. Philippov shows slight superiority in second serve returns and breakpoint conversions, key factors that might influence the match outcome.

However, Biryukov's consistent performance under pressure, coupled with his higher overall match win percentage and favorable record in head-to-head clashes, positions him as a formidable contender.

Considering these stats, Biryukov’s ability to save breakpoints and his decisive edge in previous encounters highlight his potential as the more likely victor in this upcoming tennis match. Therefore, we predict Biryukov to emerge triumphant.