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

• Ifi, in recent form, wins 46.69% of second serve points, whereas Philibert secures 40.43%. Could this influence the outcome? It's often a crucial stat in predicting match results.
• When returning, Ifi wins 41.91% of points on opponents' second serves, while Philibert achieves 49.3%. However, for first serve returns, Ifi outperforms Philibert with 24.69% compared to 21.43%.
• Under pressure, Philibert slightly edges out Ifi by saving 57.97% of break points against compared to Ifi's 55.77%.
• Over the past year, Ifi has a significantly higher match win rate at 60.29%, while Philibert's is 38.24%.
• Hard surfaces favor both players, but Ifi excels with a 67% win rate compared to Philibert's 44%.
• Ifi has bested Philibert in their only encounter, winning both sets during their previous match.
• Both players have yet to compete against each other in a deciding set, but Ifi has a better track record, winning 47% of such matches over the last year compared to Philibert's 38%.
• Ifi tends to face higher-ranked opponents with an average rank of 234.75, whereas Philibert's opponents average 105.53 in ranking.
• Philibert converts breakpoints at 43.33%, surpassing Ifi who converts 32.56% of chances.

Editorial Prediction (September 16, 2025, UTC):

The match between Ifi and Philibert appears to be an intriguing contest of contrasting strengths. Ifi demonstrates a more consistent record, with better overall match outcomes and tailored resilience on hard courts.

On the other hand, Philibert's superior return game could pose challenges, especially if Ifi's serve shows vulnerabilities. However, Ifi's higher winning percentages on second serves and break point opportunities offer considerable steadiness.

Considering Ifi's robust head-to-head record and broader success in matches over the previous year, Ifi's ability to handle crucial moments might be the deciding factor. Given these insights, Ifi is favored to claim victory in their upcoming match.