Mikalai Haliak vs Lasse Poertner Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance indicates Poertner has a slight edge, winning 41.91% of points compared to Haliak's 39.15%.
• Return stats favor Poertner. He wins 48.94% of opponent's second serve points; Haliak wins 47.15%.
• On first serve returns, Poertner leads with 30.88% against Haliak’s 27.81%.
• In stressful scenarios, Poertner has saved more breakpoints (51.61%) compared to Haliak's 49.36%.
• Overall performance in the past year is nearly equal, with Haliak slightly ahead winning 51.02% of matches, versus Poertner's 50%.
• Grass is Haliak’s best surface with a 67% win rate, while Poertner excels on Hard with a 57% win rate.
• Both players mainly participate in $10K Futures/ITF tournaments, with Haliak having a higher win rate (57.5%) over the past year compared to Poertner’s 50%.
• Poertner has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents (average rank 423.07) than Haliak (average rank 440.57).
• Poertner has the advantage in deciding set situations, winning 59% of such sets, while Haliak wins 50%.
• In breakpoint conversion, Poertner again slightly outperforms Haliak, converting 37.5% compared to 36.14%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the upcoming tennis match, the statistics paint a vivid picture of two closely matched competitors. On the second serve, Poertner edges ahead slightly, which often serves as a critical factor in match outcomes. Similarly, in return game proficiency, Poertner again shows a minor advantage.

When the pressure mounts, and the match rides on crucial points, Poertner’s ability to save breakpoints at a marginally higher rate than Haliak could prove decisive. Match performance over the past year is nearly even, though Haliak does have a slight overall win percentage edge.

Surface preference may play a role, with Haliak excelling on grass, but given that neither player has a significant record on that surface in this event, Poertner's preference for hard courts might not be greatly impactful here. Poertner's experience against marginally more challenging opponents also provides him with a slight edge in terms of battle-hardiness.

Considering these factors, along with Poertner's stronger decisive set performance, the prediction leans towards Poertner as the likely victor in this tightly contested match.