Giles Hussey vs Cem Ilkel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance: Hussey has a recent second serve win rate of 46.93%, slightly less than Ilkel's 47.05%. Could this minor difference affect the match outcome?
• Return game statistics indicate Hussey wins 42.37% of second serve returns compared to Ilkel's 40.43%. Hussey also performs better on first serve returns, with 31.32% to Ilkel's 24.72%.
• Under pressure, Hussey saves 54.1% of breakpoints, outperforming Ilkel's 50.18%. Is Hussey more resilient in critical moments?
• Match performance in the last year shows Hussey with a win rate of 58.14% (25 wins, 18 losses) and Ilkel with 61.02% (36 wins, 23 losses).
• Surface preference: Both players excel on hard courts, Hussey at 67% and Ilkel at 62%. Grass is less favorable, with Hussey at 25% and Ilkel at 10%.
• Event level shows Hussey has a 69.57% win rate in $10K tournaments, while Ilkel has a higher win rate of 73.17% at the same level.
• Opponents' average ranking is similar, with Hussey's at 426.84 and Ilkel's at 436.02, indicating comparable levels of competition.
• Deciding set performance: Hussey wins 56% of these, but Ilkel performs better with 64% wins in deciding sets.
• Breakpoint conversion: Ilkel recently converts 37.38% of breakpoints, marginally outperforming Hussey's 35.42%.

Editorial Prediction (May 18, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Hussey and Ilkel presents an intriguing contest between two closely matched players.

While Hussey demonstrates slightly better performance in return games and resilience under pressure, Ilkel has a marginally higher win rate overall and excels in converting breakpoints. Both players favor hard courts, yet Ilkel's performance in deciding sets suggests greater stamina or strategic prowess in critical moments.

Taking into account these factors, Ilkel holds a slight edge and is most likely to win the upcoming match.