Karl Friberg vs Liam Hignett Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent second serve performance, Hignett slightly leads with 43.48% of points won compared to Friberg's 40.96%.
• Who has the edge in return games? Friberg appears stronger, winning 53.95% of second serve return points, contrasted with Hignett's 46.29%.
• When returning first serves, Friberg again shows superiority, securing 34.17% of points, whereas Hignett manages only 25.97%.
• Under pressure, Hignett excels in saving breakpoints, with a success rate of 58.43% against Friberg's 44.66%.
• Over the past year, Friberg demonstrates better match performance, winning 53.85% of matches, while Hignett has a win rate of 46.67%.
• Friberg displays the best performance on hard surfaces, winning 58% of the matches, while Hignett's best is 37% on indoor hard courts.
• Comparing player levels reveals both primarily compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments; however, Friberg has a marginally higher win rate.
• Opponent quality, based on rankings, indicates Friberg frequently plays against lower-ranked players (average rank 345.31) than Hignett, who faces opponents with an average rank of 190.27.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Friberg has a 50% win rate as opposed to Hignett, who has not won any such sets in the last 12 months.
• Breakpoint conversion skills show Hignett has been more effective recently, converting 50% of opportunities compared to Friberg's 43.53%.

Editorial Prediction (September 17, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent second serve performance, Hignett displays a slight advantage, potentially giving them an edge in prolonged rallies and service games. However, Friberg compensates for this with superior return game stats, particularly on both second and first serves.

In high-pressure situations, Hignett stands out by saving a higher percentage of breakpoints, highlighting their mental resilience. Conversely, Friberg maintains a more consistent match winning percentage over the past year, suggesting they have a slight all-round edge.

On different surfaces, Friberg’s stronger performance on hard courts could be crucial if the upcoming match takes place on similar ground. Despite Hignett's higher-ranked opponents in the past, Friberg’s ability to win a significant proportion of deciding sets further tips the balance in their favor.

Although Hignett excels in breakpoint conversions, Friberg's well-rounded game, combined with past performance on hard surfaces and decisive sets, suggests they have a higher probability of clinching victory.

Based on the analysis, Friberg is the likely winner in this upcoming tennis match.