Mathieu Scaglia vs Jim Hendrikx Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance impact a tennis match? Scaglia has a stronger second serve game, winning 40.92% of points, compared to Hendrikx's 32.14%, which may give Scaglia an edge.
• Analyzing return game stats, Scaglia excels against opponents' second serves with a 48.01% success rate, while Hendrikx manages 44.44%; however, Hendrikx shows superior performance on first serve returns with 33.33% compared to Scaglia's 27.64%.
• Under pressure, Hendrikx saves breakpoints at a higher rate, 54.55% compared to Scaglia's 48.82%, an important factor during critical match points.
• For overall performance, Hendrikx boasts a higher win rate over the last year, securing victories in 66.67% of matches, while Scaglia holds a 56.76% win rate.
• On their preferred surface, both players are strongest on Hard courts; Hendrikx leads with a 67% win rate versus Scaglia's 58%.
• Player level and experience show that both have primarily competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, but Hendrikx's win percentage is higher.
• Scaglia has faced tougher opponents with an average rank of 84.11 compared to Hendrikx, whose opponents averaged a rank of 112.62.
• Performance in deciding sets indicates Hendrikx has a perfect record, winning 100% of such sets, while Scaglia has won just 38%.
• Regarding breakpoint conversion, Scaglia converts slightly more at 42.11% compared to Hendrikx's 40%, influencing crucial moments in the match.

Editorial Prediction (August 25, 2025, UTC):

Based on second serve reliability and return game performance, Scaglia stands out with a notable advantage over Hendrikx, potentially giving them an edge in holding and breaking serves.

Despite Scaglia's struggles with converting decisive sets, Hendrikx's dominance in such scenarios presents a significant challenge, particularly when the match extends to a deciding set.

In their best environment on Hard courts, Hendrikx has proven more efficient, backed by a favorable match win percentage and a higher breakpoint-saving ability under pressure, critical for intense matchups.

Overall, despite Scaglia's formidable opponent quality experience, Hendrikx's superior success rate and deciding set record place them as the likely winner of this upcoming clash.