Jozef Kovalik vs Enrico Dalla Valle Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Examining second serve performances over the last six months shows minimal difference between Valle and Kovalik. Valle secured 45.71% of points on their second serve, slightly edging out Kovalik, who won 45.47%. This statistic plays a crucial role in forecasting match outcomes.

The return game statistics present a clearer picture of the players' capabilities. Valle captured 40.39% of points on opponents' second serve, while Kovalik achieved a higher conversion at 42.86%. For first serve returns, Valle managed to win 26.5% of points, marginally surpassing Kovalik’s 26.33%, which is an essential indicator when determining the favorite in their head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, Valle appears more resilient, having saved 59.34% of breakpoints in recent matchups compared to Kovalik's 45.13%. When it comes to converting breakpoints, Valle also shows superiority with a conversion rate of 33.33% against Kovalik's 28.4%, making these data crucial for in-game predictions.

Analyzing overall performance, Valle won 50.82% of his matches over the past year (W/L 31/30), while Kovalik has a superior winning percentage of 55.93% (W/L 33/26), underscoring Kovalik's consistent form. Valle's best career surface is clay, boasting a 55% win rate, whereas his performance drops on indoor hard surfaces with a 43% win rate. Kovalik excels on clay with an impressive 62% win rate, but struggles on grass, winning just 20% of matches.

Regarding the competition level, Valle and Kovalik mainly compete at Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K. Valle recorded a balanced win-loss ratio of 50% (W/L 28/28), but Kovalik showcased significant success with 69.44% wins (W/L 25/11). The opponent quality faced also differs, with Valle competing against players averaging a rank of 291.08, and Kovalik against those ranked 235.83 on average, highlighting Kovalik’s experience against stronger opponents.

In scenarios where matches extend to deciding sets, Kovalik demonstrates an edge, securing 59% of such sets in the past year, compared to Valle's 44%. Assessing this metric is vital for live predictions and betting strategies.

Based on the statistical analysis, Kovalik holds a slight edge over Valle with superior performances under pressure, better overall match win rates, and a demonstrated ability to win against higher-ranked players. Thus, the statistics suggest Kovalik is favored to come out victorious in their upcoming encounter.