Lorenzo Giustino vs Ivan Gakhov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do second serve performances compare recently? Lorenzo Giustino has won 41.49% of points on his second serve, while Ivan Gakhov has a slightly better performance with 43.56%.
• In returning second serves, Gakhov leads slightly, winning 48.65% of points, compared to Giustino's 46.20%.
• Both players show close first serve return stats, with Gakhov at 27.19% and Giustino at 26.48%, indicating competitive returns under pressure.
• When facing breakpoints, Gakhov saves 55.85% while Giustino saves 52.67%, hinting at Gakhov's resilience under pressure.
• Over the last year, Giustino boasts a 65.59% win rate, slightly outperforming Gakhov's 60.00% in match outcomes.
• On clay, their favored surface, both show identical career win percentages of 56%.
• Giustino competes mainly in Futures/ITF $10K tournaments, winning 77.97%, whereas Gakhov participates more in Challengers, with a 49.02% success rate.
• They have split their four head-to-head encounters evenly, with Gakhov holding a slight edge in sets at 5-4.
• In deciding sets, Gakhov edges ahead with a 62% win rate, compared to Giustino's 57%.
• Break point conversion favors Gakhov slightly, with a 32.16% rate over Giustino's 30.11%.

Editorial Prediction (November 21, 2025, UTC):

Lorenzo Giustino and Ivan Gakhov present an interesting dynamic in their upcoming match, with both showcasing strengths that could tip the scales in either direction. While Giustino enjoys a superior overall win rate, Gakhov exhibits a stronger propensity for performing under pressure, indicated by his slightly better second serve stats and breakpoint conversion.

Their historical head-to-head meetings are evenly matched, but Gakhov's ability to win deciding sets and his experience in higher-level tournaments give him a small but noticeable edge. Despite both players' proficiency on clay, Gakhov's track record in past encounters suggests a slight competitive advantage.

Considering the comparative statistics and pressure situation resilience, Gakhov seems incrementally favored to clinch this matchup.