Nicolas Mejia vs Joshua Sheehy Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When evaluating second serve performance over the past six months, Mejia boasts a win rate of 45.29% while Sheehy slightly edges past with 46.33%. Could this small difference influence the match outcome? Possibly.
• In terms of return games, Mejia has a slight advantage on second serve returns, winning 43.79% compared to Sheehy’s 42.16%. Additionally, on first serve returns, Mejia comes out stronger at 29% versus Sheehy’s 25.67%.
• Both players show resilience under pressure. Mejia saves 53.55% of breakpoints, slightly less than Sheehy who saves 55.21%. This could hint at who handles crucial game points better during tight matches.
• Recent match performances show Mejia has a win rate of 48.48% over the last year, while Sheehy has a slightly higher success rate of 52.17%. Does this suggest a trend favoring Sheehy?
• Surface preferences vary; Mejia prefers clay with a 57% win rate, whereas Sheehy is more successful on hard courts with a 52% win rate. Might the current surface tip the scales?
• Both players compete frequently in Challengers/ITF tournaments, each holding a 50% win rate at this level over the past year, showing evenly matched skill sets in their tournament plays.
• Mejia has faced slightly stronger opponents, with an average rank of 333.62, compared to Sheehy’s opponents averaging 415.59. Could this suggest Mejia is accustomed to higher competition?
• In deciding sets, Sheehy has been more successful, claiming victory in 53% of such instances, while Mejia has won 48% over the past year, possibly indicating who is more formidable in the match climax.
• Break point conversion shows Sheehy converting slightly better at 33.33% versus Mejia’s 32.22%, a crucial stat when breaking serves determines game dynamics.

Editorial Prediction (August 13, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match promises to be closely contested, as both Mejia and Sheehy exhibit similar strengths and weaknesses. Sheehy shows a slight edge in second serve effectiveness and breakpoint conversion, important facets that could sway momentum in crunch moments.

Mejia's advantage in return games, specifically on the first serve returns, suggests a stronger defensive position, but Sheehy’s resilience under pressure, along with his higher overall win rate, signals tactical prowess during critical match stages.

Considering their surface preferences, external factors such as the match surface may play a vital role too. However, taking all statistical data into account, Sheehy appears marginally more equipped to claim victory in this match.