Ivan Gakhov vs Abel Forger Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Gakhov's recent second serve performance shows a win rate of 47.99%, compared to Forger's 43.1%. What does this suggest? Gakhov has a slight advantage on the second serve.
• In terms of return game stats over the past six months, Forger has secured 51.69% of points on opponents' second serves, while Gakhov managed 48.01%. This suggests Forger may excel more in returning second serves.
• For first serve returns, Gakhov and Forger are nearly identical, with 27.62% and 27.56% return rates, respectively. Can a small difference like this impact the outcome significantly? Not much.
• Under pressure, Gakhov has saved 56.34% of breakpoints compared to Forger's 54.46%, indicating Gakhov might handle crucial moments slightly better.
• Looking at their overall performance in the last year, Forger has a higher win rate of 64.79% versus Gakhov's 60.24%.
• Gakhov performs best on clay courts with a 63% win rate, whereas Forger's best surface is hard courts, also with a 63% win rate. Does the playing surface impact these players differently? Certainly.
• Regarding the level of tournaments, Forger competes at a similar level but boasts a higher win percentage against opponents, playing mostly in Futures/ITF tournaments.
• Gakhov has faced higher-ranked opponents, with an average opponent rank of 363.07, indicating more challenging competition than Forger, whose average opponent rank is 419.89.
• In deciding sets, Gakhov edges out slightly with a 56% win rate compared to Forger's 55%.
• For breakpoint conversion, Gakhov slightly surpasses Forger, with 34.36% versus 33.85% in recent matches.

Editorial Prediction (July 10, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Gakhov and Forger is expected to be a closely contested affair, based on their statistical performances over the past year.

Although Gakhov has performed well on clay courts and saved more breakpoints, Forger boasts a higher overall win percentage, indicating consistent success in recent competitions.

Considering these factors, along with Gakhov's better second serve performance and return statistics, Gakhov appears to have a slight edge over Forger.

Ultimately, the outcome may hinge on the ability to maintain composure under pressure and critical moments like breakpoint opportunities. Based on the available player data and current form, Gakhov is most likely to win this tennis match.