Ilia Simakin vs Joshua Charlton Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Efficiency: Over the past six months, Simakin has secured 46.63% of points on second serve, compared to Charlton's 43.83%. Could this slight advantage be a deciding factor?
• Return Game Analysis: Simakin excels at winning 46.13% of the opponent's second serve points, surpassing Charlton's 42.8%. However, Charlton leads in first serve returns at 25.99% against Simakin's 24.2%.
• Handling Pressure: Charlton has saved a higher proportion of breakpoints at 57.14%, compared to Simakin's 53.79%—a crucial stat for pressure situations.
• Recent Yearly Performance: Simakin shows superior match success, winning 74.12% of matches, whereas Charlton has a 56.36% win rate.
• Surface Preference: Simakin's highest career win rate exists on Hard courts (69%), while Charlton performs best on Grass (63%).
• Player Level: Simakin has mostly competed in Challengers/ITF events ($10K+) with a 73.33% win rate, whereas Charlton is prominent in Futures/ITF ($10K) level, winning 56.25%.
• Opponent Quality: Simakin's opponents have had an average rank of 374.72, slightly lower than Charlton’s, which is 357.38, indicating Charlton may face tougher competition.
• Deciding Set Outcomes: Charlton wins 60% of deciding sets played, showing resilience, against Simakin's 50% win rate in such situations.
• Breakpoint Conversion: A critical edge for Simakin could be their 30.13% success in converting breakpoints, compared to Charlton's 26.26% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 27, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent form, Simakin exhibits a slightly better second serve performance and a stronger capacity to win points on the opponent's second serve. These are crucial factors that often correlate with match outcomes.

Charlton's ability to save breakpoints and prevail in deciding sets is notable. However, Simakin holds an overall better win percentage, indicating superior match-play capability over the past year.

Surface preference could influence the match outcome, yet Simakin's robust form on hard courts may offer a strategic advantage if the tournament's surface aligns with this.

Considering all elements, including breakpoint conversion and opponent quality, Simakin appears to have a marginal edge in this matchup and is more likely to secure victory in the forthcoming match.