Matteo Lavizzari vs Cem Ilkel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In an analysis of second serve performance over the past six months, Cem Ilkel has demonstrated a marginal advantage, securing 45.79% of points when serving from this position. By contrast, Matteo Lavizzari has achieved a slightly lower second serve win percentage of 41.92%. The significance of these statistics is substantial, as second serve effectiveness closely correlates with match outcomes.

When evaluating return game capabilities, Ilkel's recent performance reveals a win of 40.56% of opponents' second serve points, slightly lower than Lavizzari's 48%. Further examining their first serve return stats, Lavizzari also holds an edge, returning 28.93% of first serves compared to Ilkel's 25.8%. This indicates a stronger return game from Lavizzari, which plays a pivotal role in predicting head-to-head matchups.

Assessing pressure situations, Lavizzari excels with a 60% success rate in saving breakpoints, surpassing Ilkel's 50%. In conjunction with live betting strategies, this statistic is instrumental in anticipating the likelihood of Lavizzari maintaining service games under pressure.

Examining overall match performance in the last year, Lavizzari slightly edges out Ilkel with a win percentage of 59.46% (22 wins, 15 losses) compared to Ilkel's 58.93% (33 wins, 23 losses). Notably, both players have competed primarily in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, with Ilkel achieving a higher win percentage of 71.05% compared to Lavizzari's 59.46% in these events.

The preferred surface for each player further differentiates their potential outcomes. Ilkel excels on Hard courts with a 62% career win rate, while Lavizzari performs best on Indoor hard courts, holding a 67% win rate. Conversely, Ilkel struggles on Grass, with only 10% success, and Lavizzari is less effective on Clay, winning 45% of matches. These surface preferences could impact their performance depending on the court type of the upcoming match.

Another notable metric is opponent quality, where Lavizzari has faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 10.81, compared to Ilkel's opposition, with an average rank of 185.52. This statistic, paired with their respective performances in deciding sets—Ilkel winning 64% and Lavizzari 58%—provides insights into their adaptability and endurance in closely contested matches.

Focusing on break point conversion, Lavizzari once more holds an advantage, converting 44.44% of opportunities versus Ilkel's 37.37%. This suggests a greater propensity for capitalizing on crucial moments during matches, supporting Lavizzari's favored position in this encounter.

Based on this comprehensive analysis of recent statistics, Lavizzari appears better positioned to win the upcoming match, particularly given his superior return game, breakpoint conversion rate, and experience against higher-ranked opponents. These factors collectively enhance his prospects against Ilkel in their forthcoming clash.