Ivan Gakhov vs Marco Cecchinato Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the second serve performance over the past six months reveals that Gakhov has a slight edge, winning 47.38% of points compared to Cecchinato's 41.63%. This statistic often correlates highly with match predictions. Additionally, Gakhov's ability to win points on return games is notable, capturing 44.85% of his opponent's second serve points, whereas Cecchinato registers a slightly higher 48.89%. In terms of first serve returns, Gakhov again demonstrates an edge by winning 29.01%, compared to Cecchinato's 27.16%.

When it comes to handling pressure, Cecchinato outperforms Gakhov slightly. Cecchinato has saved 56.59% of break points, compared to Gakhov's 50.86%. Breakpoint conversion also favors Gakhov, who has converted 36.54% of his opportunities, slightly ahead of Cecchinato's 34.12%. This aspect is crucial for live in-game betting predictions as it can indicate a player's likelihood of breaking serve during critical moments.

In terms of performance overview, Gakhov holds an annual match win rate of 54.79% with a win/loss record of 40/33, while Cecchinato closely trails with a rate of 53.7% and a record of 29/25. Both players have shown strong results on their preferred clay surface; Gakhov holds a career win percentage of 63%, whereas Cecchinato boasts a comparable 62% on clay. However, both players struggle on grass, with Gakhov yet to secure a win.

Considering player level, Gakhov and Cecchinato primarily compete in the Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K. Gakhov's win percentage in these tournaments is 48.98%, slightly lower compared to Cecchinato's 53.7%. The average ranking of opponents faced by Gakhov in the past year is roughly equivalent to Cecchinato's, with both players encountering competitors around the 328th rank.

Their head-to-head history is narrowly led by Gakhov, who has won their sole previous meeting against Cecchinato, a three-set match on clay at the Rome Challenger. This victory suggests Gakhov's capability to perform in high-pressure, deciding set scenarios, supported by his 54% success rate in deciding sets over the past year, slightly better than Cecchinato's 43%.

Overall, while both players demonstrate strengths on clay, Gakhov's slight edge in second-serve performance, first serve returns, and head-to-head record suggests he may emerge as the victor in their upcoming match-up. Tennis enthusiasts and betting aficionados might find Gakhov's statistics more favorable when predicting the outcome of this encounter.