Marlon Vankan vs Drazen Petrovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Vankan perform on their second serve recently? They've won 40.07% of points on their second serve in the last 6 months.
• Petrovic slightly edges Vankan in second serve performance with 41.41% of points won.
• When returning, Petrovic leads with 51.98% won on the opponent's second serve, compared to Vankan's 48.16%.
• Both players are almost equal in returning first serves, with Vankan at 30.61% and Petrovic at 30.65%.
• Under pressure, Vankan has saved 52.61% of breakpoints, showing better mental tenacity than Petrovic’s 50.62%.
• Over the last year, Vankan holds a slightly better match-win rate of 57.14% versus Petrovic's 55.88%.
• Vankan favors clay surfaces with a 56% win rate, whilst Petrovic performs better on hard courts with a 50% win rate.
• Vankan’s opponents have an average rank of 410.13, which is significantly lower than Petrovic’s opponents with an average rank of 132.59.
• Do deciding sets favor one player? Yes, Petrovic excels, winning 63% of them, against Vankan’s 39% win rate.
• In converting breakpoints, Vankan has a higher success rate at 39.74% compared to Petrovic's 31.48%.

Editorial Prediction (September 3, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match holds interest due to the recent performances and distinct strengths each player possesses. Vankan demonstrates strong mental resilience, evidenced by their higher breakpoint save percentage. However, Petrovic exhibits greater experience against higher-ranked opponents, which has sharpened their competitive edge.

Second serve effectiveness and return performance are nearly evenly matched; however, Petrovic has a slight edge in both categories. This edge may play a crucial role in their favor, especially when returning Vankan's serve.

Vankan's superior record on clay compared to Petrovic’s on hard courts could influence predictions if the match is played on clay. Meanwhile, Petrovic's proficiency in deciding sets gives them an advantage if the match extends to a final set, combined with their experience in handling high-pressure situations.

Based on these factors, Petrovic emerges as the likely winner of this tennis match, leveraging their slightly better overall recent form and experience against stronger opponents.