Matej Dodig vs Daniel Cukierman Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve efficiency impact predictions? Recently, Dodig has shown a slightly better second serve performance, winning 45.01% of these points compared to Cukierman's 41.42%.
• Who holds an edge in return games? Cukierman's return game is notably stronger, capturing 50.61% of opponent's second serve points, while Dodig secures 47.85%.
• What about first serve returns? Here again, Cukierman has a slight advantage with a 30.42% success rate, compared to Dodig's 28.77%.
• Under pressure, who handles breakpoints more effectively? Dodig demonstrates superior breakpoint resilience, saving 55.05% of such points versus Cukierman's 47.57%.
• Overall win percentage over last year? Dodig leads with a 42.86% win rate, while Cukierman trails slightly at 40.74%.
• Which surfaces do they prefer? Cukierman's best performances come on clay (57% win rate), whereas Dodig excels on hard courts with a 68% win rate.
• Level of play impact? Both play primarily in Challengers/ITF > $10K events, with Cukierman winning 40% and Dodig, 39.13%.
• Analyzing opponent quality, Dodig has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 335.73 compared to Cukierman's 354.96.
• Deciding sets performance shows Dodig winning half of them, a distinct edge over Cukierman's 38% success in such situations.
• What about converting breakpoints? Cukierman has a slight edge here, converting 37.5% compared to Dodig's 36.36%.

Editorial Prediction (June 9, 2025, UTC):

Reviewing recent performance patterns, Dodig shows strength in second serve effectiveness and against marginally higher-quality opponents, which suggests valuable experience.

Cukierman, on the other hand, outperforms in return games, indicating robustness when facing an opponent's serve. However, Dodig seems slightly better under breakpoint pressure.

When matches reach a crucial final set, Dodig's success rate further illustrates his aptitude in high-stakes scenarios. However, the surface preferences could shape this match outcome, benefiting Dodig on hard courts.

Overall, weighing these factors, Dodig is slightly favored to win this upcoming tennis match.