Prediction of Karol Filar vs Aldin Setkic at M15 Phan Thiet 12-04-25

• Who demonstrates better performance on second serves in recent matches? Karol Filar, with a 41.25% win rate, outperforms Aldin Setkic's 39.33%.
• When analyzing return game prowess, Aldin Setkic has a slight edge, winning 49.03% of opponents' second serve points compared to Karol Filar's 47.01%.
• In terms of first serve returns, Karol Filar holds a better record, with 29.46% over Aldin Setkic's 27.82%.
• Under pressure, Aldin Setkic has saved 53.24% of breakpoints, narrowly exceeding Karol Filar's 50% save rate.
• Recent match outcomes favor Karol Filar, who has a 65.96% win rate in the past year, compared to Aldin Setkic's 40.91%.
• Both players excel on Hard courts with a 66% career win rate, but differ on weaker surfaces—Aldin Setkic on Grass (10%) and Karol Filar on I.hard (40%).
• Karol Filar has been more successful in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments over the past year, winning 67.39% of matches, while Aldin Setkic has won 40.91%.
• The level of competition faced differs, with Aldin Setkic playing against higher-ranked opponents (average rank 314.73) compared to Karol Filar (average rank 396.74).
• In deciding sets, both players have an equivalent performance, each with a 40% win rate over the last 12 months.

Editorial Prediction (December 3, 2025, UTC):

As we assess the upcoming match, Karol Filar's marginally superior performance in second serve points and recent match wins suggests a stronger form. His effectiveness on first serve returns could also provide a significant advantage.

Aldin Setkic may have the upper hand when it comes to breakpoints saved and performance against higher-ranked opponents. However, these factors may not outweigh Filar's consistent success in both second serve performances and overall matches.

Given these comparative analyses, Karol Filar appears to be the likely winner for the upcoming match, based on current performance metrics and historical win percentages.