Ilia Simakin vs Giles Hussey Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance compare? Recently, Hussey has won 47.34% of points on their second serve, slightly outperforming Simakin, who has won 46.23%.
• In return games, Simakin has an edge, winning 44.97% of opponent's second serves, versus Hussey's 42.41%.
• Comparing first serve returns, Hussey is stronger, capturing 30.19% of opponent's first serves, compared to Simakin's 23.44%.
• Under pressure, both players show resilience with Hussey saving 53.93% and Simakin saving 51.49% of breakpoints faced.
• Simakin boasts a superior yearly win rate, prevailing in 76.34% of matches, whereas Hussey has won 63.27%.
• Both excel on hard surfaces, with Simakin holding a 69% win rate and Hussey closely behind at 68%.
• Player level trends indicate Simakin thrives in Futures/ITF $10K competitions, securing victory in 79.59% of encounters compared to Hussey's 69.57% rate.
• Opponent quality analysis reveals Simakin has faced moderately higher-caliber opponents, averaging a rank of 390.47, whereas Hussey's opponents average at 425.98.
• For matches extending to a deciding set, Simakin shows stronger results, winning 54% of deciding sets against Hussey's 50%.
• Breaking points conversion is close, with Hussey converting 33.74% and Simakin at 32.39% of break opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (May 31, 2025, UTC):

In analyzing the upcoming tennis match between Hussey and Simakin, several trends emerge. Simakin appears to have a slight edge in overall match-winning percentage over the past year, suggesting a stronger recent form. Their ability to perform under pressure with breakpoint opportunities and deciding sets has shown them to be marginally more resilient than Hussey.

A closer look at the players' strengths reveals that while both are competent on hard surfaces, Simakin excels slightly, further strengthening his position. Additionally, Simakin appears well-prepared for higher-tier challenges, having faced slightly more competitive opponents on average. His higher success rate in emerging victorious from tight situations could play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

Considering these factors, Simakin is likely the favored candidate to win this encounter, given his superior performance trends, stronger opponent challenges, and more effective handling of decisive moments within matches.