Mohamed Nazim Makhlouf vs Leo Deflandre Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve stats indicate Deflandre has an advantage, winning 45.86% of points compared to Makhlouf's 43.27%. Could this be pivotal in their upcoming duel?
• In return games, Deflandre also holds a slight edge on their opponent's second serve points, at 43.8% over Makhlouf's 42.52%.
• Interestingly, while Deflandre lags in first serve return points (26.89%) compared to Makhlouf (31.67%), strong return ability generally favors Makhlouf in predictions.
• Under pressure, however, Makhlouf demonstrates a slightly better breakpoint save rate with 57.66%, surpassing Deflandre's 55.93%.
• When examining overall performance from the past year, Deflandre has won 56.1% of matches, narrowly outperforming Makhlouf's 54.17% in victory rate.
• Both players excel on Hard courts, with Makhlouf having a slight advantage at 57% compared to Deflandre's 55%. On Clay, Deflandre has shown less success, winning only 29% of his matches.
• Considering player level, Deflandre and Makhlouf have both participated mainly in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, with Deflandre holding a minimal win percentage edge.
• Deflandre has faced tougher competition, playing against higher-ranked opponents (average rank 62.59) versus Makhlouf's average opponent rank of 229.71.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Makhlouf has performed better, winning 40% of such sets, while Deflandre has won 33%.
• A notable strength for Deflandre is in breakpoint conversion, achieving 45.83% success compared to Makhlouf's 29.58%.

Editorial Prediction (August 27, 2025, UTC):

As Deflandre and Makhlouf prepare to face each other, the statistics suggest a tense and closely contested match. Deflandre shows a slight edge in recent second serve performance and has played against higher-ranked opponents over the last year. These factors might provide him with the necessary experience and resilience needed for this encounter.

Makhlouf, however, is not without his advantages, especially in returning first serves and handling pressure situations like breakpoints, which could prove crucial in such a balanced match-up. His ability to perform well on Hard surfaces and in deciding sets gives him an additional edge in specific scenarios.

With both players excelling and faltering in different areas, it seemingly tips the scales in favor of Deflandre. His comprehensive ability to perform under varying service and return conditions, coupled with high-level competition experience, suggests he may have the upper hand this time. Thus, Deflandre is slightly favored to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.