Mika Petkovic vs Stijn Slump Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve effectiveness shows Petkovic ahead, winning 45.54% of points compared to Slump's 43.92% in recent form. Could this be decisive?
• Upon examining return games, Petkovic leads in performance with 47.72% of their opponent's second serve points won, whereas Slump lags behind at 42.29%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, Petkovic again outperforms with a 27.49% win rate over Slump's 23.92%.
• Under pressure, Slump has saved more breakpoints (57.49%) than Petkovic, who saved 55.38%.
• Overall win-loss records in the past year show Slump with a stronger success rate (58.11%) versus Petkovic's 50%.
• Both players excel on clay, yet Slump leads with 61% win rate, outperforming Petkovic’s 57%.
• Analyzing match levels, Slump has a superior win percentage (62.5%) in ITF tournaments compared to Petkovic's 51.11%.
• Opponent quality reveals Petkovic facing higher-ranked players on average (rank 302.86) than Slump (rank 360.12).
• In deciding sets over the past year, Slump has a better win rate (47%) compared to Petkovic’s 38%.
• Petkovic holds a slight disadvantage in breakpoint conversion at 35.09%, while Slump edges ahead with 36.99% success.

Editorial Prediction (September 5, 2025, UTC):

Both players have shown capabilities, yet key performance metrics suggest clear trends. While Petkovic is slightly superior in second serve points and return games, Slump excels in handling breakpoints and displays resilience in deciding sets.

Surface preference could favor Slump as both shine on clay. However, Slump's consistent performance at the ITF level and a better conversion rate in breakpoints imply a competitive edge.

Considering these factors, Slump is poised to be the probable victor in the upcoming match.