Filip Peliwo vs Menelaos Efstathiou Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Peliwo demonstrates a slightly better second serve performance, securing 41.83% of points compared to Efstathiou's 40.55%. Could this small edge be decisive?
• In return games, Peliwo shows a stronger performance, winning 48.14% of opponents' second serve points, while Efstathiou manages 43.38%.
• Interestingly, Efstathiou outperforms Peliwo in first serve return points, with a success rate of 30.8% against Peliwo's 28.06%.
• Under pressure, Peliwo excels, saving 49.08% of breakpoints, compared to Efstathiou's 42.71%—a critical statistic in tight situations.
• Despite a lower win percentage of 57.89% the past year for Peliwo compared to Efstathiou's 61.67%, Peliwo holds a perfect head-to-head record against Efstathiou.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with Peliwo winning 58% of matches and Efstathiou achieving a slightly higher 60% success rate on this surface.
• Peliwo has faced opponents with a higher average ranking of 450.05, while Efstathiou has competed against stronger players, averaging a ranking of 364.93.
• Peliwo is more efficient at converting breakpoints, with a recent form rate of 38.89%, surpassing Efstathiou's 28.81%.
• Their direct face-offs have consistently favored Peliwo, with two wins in two matches, resulting in a convincing record of 4-0 in sets.
• Neither player has experienced a deciding set or tiebreak in their direct encounters, making prediction attempts for such scenarios uncertain.

Editorial Prediction (July 18, 2025, UTC):

The head-to-head statistics and recent performance indicators lean towards favoring Filip Peliwo in this matchup. His marginally superior second serve and break point conversion rates suggest an ability to seize crucial moments. Additionally, Peliwo’s dominance in previous encounters with Efstathiou underscores his psychological edge.

Although Efstathiou has a slightly better overall match win percentage and has competed against higher-ranked opponents, Peliwo's proficiency in saving breakpoints and his advantage in return games could prove decisive. The seamless success on hard courts is a promising sign for both; however, Peliwo’s focused track record in direct head-to-head demonstrates stronger adaptability on this surface.

Given the combined analysis of current form, head-to-head superiority, and situational pressure handling, Filip Peliwo is projected as the most likely victor in their upcoming tennis match.