Nicolas Ifi vs David Tixhon Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Ifi secured 48.9% of second serve points, slightly outperforming Tixhon’s 43.16%. Is this an indicator of a potential edge in serving strength? Yes, considering its high correlation with overall match predictions.
• On return games, Ifi won 43.94% against opponent's second serves, close to Tixhon’s 45.35%. However, Tixhon leads significantly in first serve return points with 31.29% compared to Ifi's 23.75%.
• Who handles pressure better? Ifi saved 56.03% of breakpoints, outpacing Tixhon’s 48.28%, suggesting resilience in critical moments.
• Looking at overall performance, Tixhon has a higher match win rate over the past year at 63.64% versus Ifi's 57.97%.
• Their best playing surface is Hard, with Ifi having a superior win record of 67% compared to Tixhon's 50%.
• Direct matches have favored Tixhon, with a 1-0 win/loss record against Ifi.
• How does opposition quality impact their play? Ifi generally faces lower-ranked opponents (average rank 199.99) than Tixhon (average rank 118.36).
• In deciding sets, Ifi has won 47% of such matches over the past year, whereas Tixhon has not won any.
• Tixhon converts break points more successfully, with a 44.44% conversion rate, compared to Ifi’s 36.99%.

Editorial Prediction (July 29, 2025, UTC):

Examining their recent second serve performance reveals that Ifi shows a slight edge over Tixhon, which could be crucial in tight service games. Nonetheless, Tixhon compensates with a notably stronger first serve return, potentially offsetting this advantage.

Ifi proves more adept at saving breakpoints under pressure, yet Tixhon has a higher overall match win percentage, marking them as a formidable opponent. The head-to-head statistics currently tip in favor of Tixhon, who also tends to play against stronger opponents, as evidenced by the average opponent ranking.

Bearing in mind Ifi’s past struggles in direct encounters with Tixhon, alongside Tixhon's superior match win rate and breakpoint conversion efficiency, the prediction for this match leans towards Tixhon as the likely winner.