Marcel Zielinski vs Dimitris Sakellaridis Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Is second serve performance a critical factor? In the last six months, Sakellaridis has had a slight edge with a 43.03% success rate on their second serve, compared to Zielinski's 41.6%.
• In terms of return game success, Sakellaridis has been more effective against their opponents' second serves, winning 48.41% of points compared to Zielinski's 46.56%.
• Though Zielinski slightly outperforms Sakellaridis on first serve return success with 34.3% compared to 34.04%, the difference is minimal.
• How do they perform under pressure situations? Sakellaridis leads with a 53.63% breakpoint save rate, which is higher than Zielinski's 50% save rate.
• Who has had better overall match success recently? Over the past year, Zielinski boasts a higher win percentage (68.85%) than Sakellaridis (64.14%).
• Both players perform best on hard courts, yet Zielinski has a higher win percentage of 64% on this surface, compared to Sakellaridis's 56%.
• Regarding tournament level, Zielinski has achieved a slightly better win percentage (70%) in $10K tournaments compared to Sakellaridis's 64.14%.
• What about opponent quality? Sakellaridis generally plays slightly higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 238.44, compared to Zielinski's 262.02.
• In deciding sets, Zielinski shows superior performance, winning 83% of these matches, which is significantly better than Sakellaridis's 52%.
• For break point conversion, Zielinski is more successful, converting 47.65% of opportunities, while Sakellaridis manages 41.2%.

Editorial Prediction (August 23, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent performance, both players show strengths in specific areas. Sakellaridis has a slight advantage with second serve points and returning second serves, showing strong performance under pressure.

However, Zielinski has a better overall win percentage in the past year, especially on hard courts where both players compete best. Moreover, Zielinski excels in deciding sets and converting break points.

Despite Sakellaridis facing slightly higher-ranked opponents on average, Zielinski's consistent performance in crucial moments provides a competitive edge.

Given these factors, Zielinski appears more likely to triumph in the upcoming match.