Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf vs Denis Petak Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Denis Petak has shown a slightly better second serve performance over the past six months, winning 45.49% of points compared to Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf's 41.63%. Could this make a difference in their match?
• Return game stats indicate an edge for Petak, winning 47.49% of his opponent's second serve points, higher than Makhlouf's 43.04%.
• First serve return percentages are close, with Petak at 30.90% and Makhlouf slightly trailing at 29.91%.
• In crucial moments, Petak has saved 56.98% of breakpoints, marginally higher than Makhlouf's 55.46%.
• Over the last year, Makhlouf has a better win-loss record (53.42%) than Petak (42.86%). Will this broader experience be significant?
• Both players have their best career win percentage on hard courts, with an identical 47% win rate. Can the surface give either an advantage?
• In tournaments, Makhlouf outperformed Petak at the $10K level, winning 53.42% of his matches against Petak's 44.12% win rate.
• The head-to-head record gives Petak a slight edge, having won their only prior encounter.
• Recent opponent quality favors Makhlouf, who has faced better-ranked players, averaging an opponent rank of 270.53 compared to Petak's 382.2.
• When it comes to deciding sets, Petak has a small advantage, winning 38% of these compared to Makhlouf's 36%.

Editorial Prediction (October 15, 2025, UTC):

This matchup between Denis Petak and Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf reveals a tightly contested rivalry on multiple fronts. Petak's slight advantage in second serve points and breakpoints saved suggests an edge in clutch situations that might be pivotal.

However, Makhlouf's superior overall performance over the past year, facing higher quality opponents, seems significant and highlights his broader experience and adaptability.

Considering surface preferences, both demonstrate equal proficiency on hard courts, balancing that aspect of the prediction. Given these details, and head-to-head history slightly favoring Petak, it may narrow down to his mental tenacity in critical moments.

Despite Petak’s statistical advantages in high-pressure scenarios, Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf's recent form and stronger competition history position him as the likely winner for this upcoming tennis match.