Herman Hoeyeraal vs Lukas Hellum Lilleengen Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance affect the match outcome? Hoeyeraal has an edge here, winning 45.4% of points compared to Lilleengen's 39.64% over the past six months.
• In terms of return game performance, Lilleengen slightly outperforms Hoeyeraal on second serve returns, securing 46.79% of points over Hoeyeraal’s 46.45%. However, Lilleengen significantly leads on first serve returns, capturing 28.27% as opposed to Hoeyeraal’s 22.78%.
• When facing breakpoints, Hoeyeraal has defended better, saving 61.54% versus Lilleengen’s 55.56%, providing a crucial advantage under pressure.
• Overall match performance in the last year heavily favors Hoeyeraal, who boasts a 73.33% win rate compared to Lilleengen's 44.44%.
• Both players perform best on clay, but Hoeyeraal's clay record of 82% win rate far exceeds Lilleengen's 53%.
• Which player has faced tougher competition? Lilleengen's opponents had higher average rankings (182.11) compared to Hoeyeraal’s (307.4), which may suggest Lilleengen has been tested more rigorously.
• In the critical moments of deciding sets, Hoeyeraal has shown remarkable resilience, winning 100% of such sets in the past year, while Lilleengen has only managed a 25% success rate.
• Although Lilleengen converts more breakpoints (30.23% vs. Hoeyeraal’s 22.22%), Hoeyeraal's ability to defend breakpoints could be influential.

Editorial Prediction (June 11, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, Hoeyeraal's superior performance in second serve points and ability to save breakpoints highlight potential advantages. His outstanding winning record over the past year further reinforces his superior form.

Although Lilleengen has faced tougher opponents and shows slightly better breakpoint conversion, his overall match win rate lags behind Hoeyeraal's, especially on their preferred surface of clay.

Crucially, Hoeyeraal's perfect record in deciding sets suggests a psychological edge in tight situations. With these factors considered, Hoeyeraal is the likely favorite to win the match.