Matyas Cerny vs Jakub Filip Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Filip's recent second serve performance has been slightly better, winning 40.69% of points compared to Cerny's 39.71%. Could this edge make a critical difference? It might.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Cerny has been stronger with a win rate of 47.27%, surpassing Filip's 44.6%. This may indicate Cerny's ability to handle pressure better in return games.
• First serve return performance is closely matched, with Filip at 30.78% and Cerny at 30.03%. This balance suggests few advantages for either player in this area.
• Under pressure, Filip has saved more breakpoints at 53.8% compared to Cerny's 49.46%. Is Filip more effective at critical junctures? This stat suggests so.
• Overall, Filip has a better performance history over the last year, winning 51.22% of his matches, while Cerny has claimed victory in 43.59%.
• Surface preferences could play a role: Filip's best performances are on indoor hard courts (50%), while Cerny excels on clay (57%). On hard courts, both struggle, but Cerny has yet to secure a win.
• In terms of event level experience, Filip has a slight edge in the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments with a win percentage of 55.26% compared to Cerny's 45.95%.
• In their only previous head-to-head match, Cerny emerged as the winner, illustrating an existing edge in their personal encounters.
• The match duration has averaged 1 hour and 22 minutes, without deciding sets or tiebreaks, highlighting the decisive nature of their matches.
• Filip boasts a superior deciding set win rate, 67% compared to Cerny's 17%, potentially giving Filip an advantage if this match reaches a final set.
• Filip has faced generally higher-ranked opponents, which may indicate a more challenging competitive environment compared to Cerny's experiences.
• Break point conversion favors Filip, who has successfully converted 46.48% of his opportunities, whereas Cerny has managed 36.63%.

Editorial Prediction (June 28, 2025, UTC):

In analyzing the recent statistics and historical encounters, several key patterns emerge. Filip's ability to win on second serves and under pressure is slightly superior to Cerny's, who excels in returning second serves. This matchup, however, isn't solely dictated by recent form, as surface preference and mental resilience also play a role.

Having won their previous encounter, Cerny holds a psychological edge going into this match. That said, Filip's higher win rate in deciding sets could pose a significant challenge if the match is tightly contested.

Considering the strengths, weaknesses, and historical performance, Filip's overall stability under pressure and in deciding moments might give him a narrow advantage. Therefore, Filip is slightly more likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.