James Story vs Carlos Silvestre Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent form indicates that Carlos Silvestre has struggled significantly with second serve points, winning 0% of them, while James Story has a much stronger second serve performance, winning 44.88% of those points.
• When considering return game strength, James Story also holds a substantial edge, winning 44.43% of opponents' second serve points compared to Carlos Silvestre's 0%.
• What about the return on first serves? Here too, James Story performs better, achieving a 26.16% win rate, whereas Carlos Silvestre remains at 0%.
• Carlos Silvestre's ability to save breakpoints is notably lacking at 0%, compared to James Story's 56.37%, suggesting resilience under pressure is a strength for Story.
• Looking at their overall performance from the past year, James Story has a significantly higher win percentage (62.67%) than Carlos Silvestre (28.57%).
• Playing surfaces: While both have a 25% win rate on their best surfaces, James Story is more successful on Hard courts, whereas Carlos has only played a few matches on Clay.
• James Story consistently wins more in tournaments at the $10K level, with a 66.18% win rate, overshadowing Carlos Silvestre's 28.57% at the same level.
• Who has faced tougher opponents? Carlos Silvestre, having played against players with an average rank of 70.57, faces tougher competition compared to the average rank of 416.21 of Story's opponents.
• In deciding sets, James Story again surpasses Carlos Silvestre, winning 61% of these crucial games compared to Silvestre's 50%.

Editorial Prediction (October 5, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match displays a clear statistical advantage for James Story, particularly given his superior performance in crucial areas such as second serve points and breakpoints.

His ability to maintain a strong win percentage, even against comparable competition, suggests a level of consistency that Carlos Silvestre has yet to achieve.

Although Silvestre has faced higher-ranked opponents on average, his inability to convert key points consistently places him at a strategic disadvantage.

Considering all factors, James Story is likely to clinch the win given his better performance metrics and stronger record in deciding sets.