Jelle Sels vs Mika Petkovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Jelle Sels has a slight advantage in second serve performance, winning 44.45% of points, compared to Mika Petkovic's 42.84%.
• In return games, Petkovic shows strength by winning 46.89% of his opponent's second serve points, while Sels captures 43.33%.
• When facing first serves, both players perform similarly: Sels wins 27.64% and Petkovic 27.19%.
• Sels outperforms under pressure, saving 56.04% of breakpoints against him, while Petkovic saves 52.47%.
• Over the past year, Petkovic has a stronger match-winning percentage, securing victories in 56.72% of his games, over Sels' 50.00%.
• On clay, both players share their highest win percentage at 56%; however, Sels struggles on grass, with a 0% win rate, while Petkovic's toughest surface is hard courts, with a win rate of 45%.
• Petkovic has been more successful in ITF tournaments compared to Sels, winning 59.02% of his matches to Sels' 41.67% in similar events.
• In direct encounters, Sels leads with a victory in their sole meeting, playing three sets overall.
• Sels tends to win deciding sets more often, with a 63% success rate, while Petkovic lags behind at 46%.
• Petkovic has faced higher-ranked opponents in the last year, averaging a rank of 320.42 against Sels' 382.66.

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the upcoming match, Jelle Sels' edge in second serve performance and ability to handle pressure well, reflected by his higher breakpoint saving rate, could prove vital, especially in tight situations during the match.

Mika Petkovic, however, shows a stronger return game, particularly against second serves, which may challenge Sels’ serve. Additionally, Petkovic's better performance in recent ITF tournaments suggests he has been playing competitively at a high level recently.

Their previous head-to-head match saw Sels triumph, but Petkovic’s improvement, especially in match-winning percentage over the past year, suggests a closer contest this time. Dundoubtedly, if the match stretches to a deciding set, Sels may still have the mental edge to seal the match.

Considering all factors, while Petkovic has shown improvement and is very competitive, Jelle Sels remains slightly favored to win the upcoming match.