Jozef Kovalik vs Marco Cecchinato Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Kovalik outperforms Cecchinato in second serve points won, with a success rate of 46.34% compared to 44.62%.
• Kovalik also excels in returning second serves, winning 47.15% of these points against opponents as opposed to Cecchinato's 41.98%.
• Both players are nearly identical in returning first serves, with Kovalik at 26.92% and Cecchinato slightly ahead at 27.64%.
• Under pressure, Cecchinato has a better record of saving breakpoints, successfully at 56.76% compared to Kovalik's 51.47%.
• Over the past year, Cecchinato has a better win record (53.45%) compared to Kovalik (39.02%).
• Both players excel on clay, each having a win rate of 61% on this surface, but they struggle significantly on grass.
• Cecchinato has played against slightly lower-ranked opponents on average, with their opponents' average rank being 333.48, compared to Kovalik's 241.98.
• The players are evenly matched in their past encounters, each winning three times out of six matches, but Kovalik has a slight edge in sets won at 7-6.
• Cecchinato has a slight advantage in deciding sets against Kovalik, winning their only deciding set encounter.
• When it comes to breaking serve, Cecchinato has a marginal advantage, converting 28.8% of breakpoint opportunities compared to Kovalik's 27.78%.

Editorial Prediction (September 13, 2025, UTC):

Heading into their next match, both Kovalik and Cecchinato have demonstrated distinct strengths and weaknesses. Kovalik has been slightly more efficient in second serve performances and returning opponents' second serves, providing an edge in these aspects.

Nevertheless, Cecchinato's superior performance in break point saving and conversion, along with a higher overall win rate over the past year, signals a competitive advantage.

Given their equal head-to-head record, their upcoming encounter promises to be closely contested. While Kovalik has the slight upper hand in winning more sets previously, Cecchinato's better handling of high-pressure situations such as deciding sets could be a decisive factor.

Considering all statistical indicators in their recent form, Marco Cecchinato is slightly favored to claim a victory in this upcoming matchup.