Frances Tiafoe vs Tomas Machac Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the performance of both players over the past year provides insights into their respective strengths on various surfaces. Tiafoe's best career surface win percentage is on clay, boasting a 63% success rate (W/L 118/70), while on indoor hard courts, he has a 52% win rate (W/L 56/52). Conversely, Machac excels on hard courts with a career-best 69% win percentage (W/L 83/37), but his performance drops on grass with a 50% win rate (W/L 6/6).

In recent form, both Tiafoe and Machac have displayed distinctive strengths in their second-serve performance. Tiafoe has won 45.96% of points on his second serve, whereas Machac has secured 47.39%. This slight edge for Machac is significant given the strong correlation between second-serve statistics and match outcomes. Furthermore, Tiafoe has demonstrated the ability to save 59.33% of breakpoints faced, surpassing Machac's 49.42% in this particular aspect, which can be crucial in pressure situations.

Looking into their return game stats, Tiafoe in recent form has captured 45.65% of his opponent's second-serve points, slightly trailing behind Machac's 46.28%. For first-serve returns, however, Tiafoe leads with a 24.94% success rate compared to Machac's 21.62%. These statistics are indicative of the head-to-head matchup, offering insights into which player may have an advantage.

Examining their head-to-head record, Machac holds an edge, having won their sole encounter, a straight-sets victory in the Australian Open on a hard court. In total, they have contested five sets, with Machac claiming victory in four. Although Tiafoe has managed to win a deciding set on one occasion against Machac, his overall success in tiebreaks is lesser, with Machac winning the only tiebreak they have contested.

Performance on the Main tour over the last year shows that Machac has a higher win percentage, having won 68.97% of his matches (W/L 20/9), compared to Tiafoe's 53.85% (W/L 14/12). Adding to this, Machac has faced stronger opponents on average, with their ranks averaging 60.74, compared to Tiafoe's 70.93.

Assessing overall match performance from the past year, Machac has a slightly better win rate at 62.3% (W/L 38/23), while Tiafoe sits at 55% (W/L 33/27). Additionally, Machac's ability to convert breakpoints at 34.82% surpasses Tiafoe's conversion rate of 32.14%, showcasing his proficiency in capitalizing on key opportunities.

Based on these comprehensive stats, Machac appears to have the edge for the upcoming match. With a stronger recent form, better overall head-to-head record, and a higher win percentage against comparable opposition, Machac seems well-placed to emerge victorious.