Marin Cilic vs Valentin Royer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the recent form in second serve performance, Cilic has secured 48.2% of points from their second serve over the past six months, compared to Royer's 46.22%. This statistic is crucial for gauging match prediction accuracy. Concurrently, Cilic has performed effectively in return games, winning 45.17% of their opponent's second serve points. Royer, on the other hand, has a slightly higher percentage at 45.45%. For first serve returns, Cilic has achieved a success rate of 24.85%, closely matched by Royer's 24.9%. These compel competitive predictions for their head-to-head matchup.

Examining breakpoint scenarios, Cilic has saved 59.57% of breakpoints recently, while Royer has managed to save 50.9%. This can provide insights for in-game betting predictions. In overall performance metrics over the last year, Cilic has secured victory in 63.33% of their matches (19 wins out of 30 matches), whereas Royer has a slightly higher success rate at 67.42% with 60 wins out of 89 matches. This forms a foundational basis for head-to-head predictive insights.

Looking into their surface preferences, Cilic showcases his highest win percentage on Grass at 72% (85 wins out of 118 matches), whereas Hard courts present the lowest with 63% (251 wins out of 398 matches). Conversely, Royer excels on Clay, achieving the best win ratio of 70% (124 wins out of 176 matches) but struggles on Grass with no wins in a single match.

Both players have predominantly competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K in the last year. Cilic boasts a 73.33% win rate (11 out of 15 matches), while Royer's record stands at 71.62% (53 out of 74 matches). These statistics align with their experience against varied levels of competition—Cilic's opponents have an average rank of 143.1, whereas Royer's have an average rank of 261.46. Additionally, if the match leads to a deciding set, Cilic shows a higher likelihood of winning, with a 73% success rate over the last 12 months, compared to Royer's 64%.

In analyzing their conversion of breakpoint opportunities, Cilic has a conversion rate of 23.16%, whereas Royer has proven more effective, converting 33.69% of their break point chances. These metrics are poignant for live betting considerations during breakpoint scenarios. All of these factors combined offer a comprehensive view essential for evaluating potential match outcomes. Based on these statistics, while both players exhibit strengths, the edge leans slightly towards Royer due to his superior win percentages and breakpoint conversion rates.