Prediction of Filip Jeff Planinsek vs Mwendwa Mbithi at M25 Monastir 11-12-25

• On recent second serve performance, Filip Jeff Planinsek has a slight edge, winning 42.60% of points compared to Mwendwa Mbithi's 42.25%.
• When it comes to returning games, Planinsek has been effective against opponent's second serves, winning 49.04% of points, while Mbithi has secured 42.98%.
• In first serve returns, Mbithi edges out slightly with 27.54% over Planinsek's 24.62%.
• Under pressure, Planinsek has saved 55.56% of breakpoints, showing more resilience than Mbithi, who has saved 51.69%.
• Over the past year, Planinsek has won 66.67% of his matches, compared to Mbithi's 60.87% win rate.
• Both players show their best career surface win percentage on hard courts at 60%, although Planinsek has a slightly better record on indoor hard courts than Mbithi.
• In the last year, Planinsek has a higher win percentage in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K at 69.77%, compared to Mbithi's 60.87%.
• Planinsek has faced lower-ranked opponents over the last 12 months, averaging a rank of 444.27, while Mbithi's opponents averaged a rank of 302.15, indicating tougher competition.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Planinsek has won 67% of such sets recently, offering a slight advantage over Mbithi's 57% win rate.
• Regarding break point conversion, Mbithi outperforms with 42% compared to Planinsek's 34.48%, suggesting greater efficacy in capitalizing on opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (November 12, 2025, UTC):

The comparative statistics suggest a closely contested match between Filip Jeff Planinsek and Mwendwa Mbithi. While Planinsek holds a slight advantage in second serve performance and under-pressure situations, Mbithi demonstrates a higher success rate in first serve returns and break point conversions.

Planinsek's superior win rate in the past year and prowess in deciding sets could be crucial factors. However, Mbithi has played against tougher opponents, indicating experience against higher-level competition, which may prove advantageous.

With both players evenly matched on hard surfaces, the factors that could tip the scales seem to lean towards Planinsek due to his consistency in matches and ability to handle pressure.

Considering these elements, Filip Jeff Planinsek appears to be the likely winner of the upcoming tennis match.