Marin Cilic vs Zachary Svajda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who has the edge in second serve performance lately? Cilic slightly outperforms Svajda, winning 48.94% of points compared to Svajda's 44.8%.
• How do they stack up in return games? Svajda gains a slight advantage on second serve returns at 45.51% versus Cilic's 43.18%, and Cilic is marginally better on first serve returns, winning 25.47% against Svajda’s 24.4%.
• In pressure scenarios, Cilic saves 58.06% of breakpoints, showing more resilience compared to Svajda’s 48.61% save rate.
• In the past year, Cilic has a superior win ratio of 58.97%, while Svajda stands at 49.18% overall.
• Both players excel on grass, but who is better? Cilic holds a 72% win rate on this surface, versus Svajda's 64%.
• Level of competition varies; Cilic’s opponents average a higher rank of 145.31, while Svajda faces opponents averaging 236.1.
• What about head-to-head results? They have met once, with Cilic defeating Svajda in three sets.
• If facing a deciding set, Cilic has an edge, having won 60% over the past year, compared to Svajda's 42%.
• Svajda, in recent form, is better at converting break points, at 35.83% versus Cilic's 20.93%.

Editorial Prediction (June 11, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent performances and characteristics, Marin Cilic shows a slight edge over Zachary Svajda in several key areas. Cilic demonstrates better endurance under pressure, notably saving a higher percentage of breakpoints and having a stronger deciding set performance.

Both players excel on grass courts, but Cilic holds a more commanding record. His historical performance against higher-ranked opponents further suggests a greater familiarity and proficiency with challenging matchups.

While Svajda showcases better breakpoint conversion in recent months, Cilic’s slight overall advantages in second serve points and return games might prove pivotal.

Considering these factors, Marin Cilic is the likely winner in this upcoming match.