Michael Vrbensky vs Emanuel Ivanisevic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent months, Ivanisevic has demonstrated a slightly better performance than Vrbensky in their second serve points, achieving a success rate of 49.18% compared to Vrbensky's 47.13%. This statistic is crucial when assessing match outcomes as it correlates highly with prediction accuracy. In terms of returning, Ivanisevic has been more effective on opponents' second serve points, winning 50%, while Vrbensky trails with 42.52%. When examining the first serve returns, Ivanisevic dominates with 37.78%, against Vrbensky’s 28.39%. This comparison positions Ivanisevic as the statistically favored player in terms of return stats.

Analyzing performance under pressure provides additional insights. Ivanisevic has successfully saved 65% of breakpoints faced recently, significantly outperforming Vrbensky’s 47.12% save rate. Moreover, Ivanisevic exhibits striking efficiency in converting breakpoints with a 50% conversion rate, whereas Vrbensky achieves 30%, indicating a potential advantage in tight game scenarios.

In terms of overall match performance, Vrbensky has a higher winning percentage over the last year with 56.45% compared to Ivanisevic’s 44.44%. This trend is evident in their head-to-head outcomes, where Vrbensky maintains the upper hand. A breakdown of surface performance reveals that both players favor clay, yet Vrbensky boasts a superior win rate of 63% in comparison to Ivanisevic’s 45% on identical surfaces. Vrbensky also displays a better track record in deciding sets, winning 59% compared to Ivanisevic’s 33%.

Reflecting on tournament levels, Ivanisevic typically competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a modest win rate of 50%. Conversely, Vrbensky engages in higher-level Challengers/ITF tournaments, securing victories in 48.65% of his matches. Despite facing opponents of a higher average ranking (261.44) compared to Vrbensky's encounters (392.9), Ivanisevic's experience appears to offer him a resilience edge in various match situations.

Taking all these statistical components into account, the evidence leans towards Ivanisevic as the potential victor in this matchup. His consistency in crucial areas such as service and return games, along with his ability to handle high-pressure points, provides a well-rounded baseline to predict a win in this encounter.