Prediction of Ilias Zimmermann vs Nicolas Bianchi at M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 10-06-25

• How does recent form impact their second serve? Ilias Zimmermann has won 49.01% of points on his second serve recently, while Nicolas Bianchi manages 0%.
• In recent return game stats, Zimmermann shines by winning 37.14% of points on opponents' second serves, compared to Bianchi's 0%.
• Zimmermann's first serve return is also stronger, winning 34.27% compared to Bianchi's 0%.
• Under pressure, Zimmermann saves 47.73% of breakpoints, while Bianchi doesn't save any.
• Overall, Zimmermann has a 60.00% match win rate over the last year, whereas Bianchi maintains a 100% win rate but with significantly fewer matches played.
• Which surface favors these players? Both players perform best on Hard courts, achieving a 50% win rate.
• Event level affects predictions. Zimmermann has played against opponents with a higher average rank (96) as compared to Bianchi's 0.
• If it comes to a deciding set, both have successfully won all deciding sets played in the past 12 months - an interesting point for betting.

Editorial Prediction (October 6, 2025, UTC):

Ilias Zimmermann demonstrates greater prowess in key areas such as second serve performance and return game statistics. This gives him a substantial advantage, particularly against weaker opponents.

While Nicolas Bianchi boasts a 100% win record, his competition level has been notably lower, which could be misleading.

Considering pressure situations, Zimmermann's ability to save breakpoints is likely to play a crucial role in the match's outcome.

Given these factors, Ilias Zimmermann is predicted to be the more likely winner in this contest.