Nikola Slavic vs Lazar Markovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance impact outcomes? Slavic has won 42.42% of their second serve points, whereas Markovic boasts a significantly higher 57.14% win rate.
• In recent return games, Slavic excels with 43.84% success on opponents' second serve points compared to Markovic's 38.24%.
• Who is stronger at first serve returns? The difference is minimal, with Slavic at 24.25% and Markovic slightly ahead at 25%.
• Under pressure, Slavic saves 60.87% of breakpoints, offering a strategic edge over Markovic’s 40% save rate.
• Performance overview: Over the last year, Slavic achieved a win rate of 62.75%, surpassing Markovic, who has won 41.67% of their matches.
• Comparing surface preferences, Slavic’s strength is on I.hard with a 61% win rate, while Markovic’s best is 30% on Hard surfaces.
• Both players frequently compete in lower-tier tournaments ($10K), with Slavic having a 64% win rate over Markovic’s 41.67% in these events.
• What about opponent quality? Slavic has competed against players averaging a rank of 146.39; Markovic’s matches include minimal similar data.
• In deciding sets, Markovic remains unbeaten at 100%, contrasting with Slavic’s 50% win rate.
• Break point conversion is another area where Slavic outperforms Markovic, converting 30% of opportunities compared to Markovic’s 20%.

Editorial Prediction (May 14, 2025, UTC):

In the lead-up to this matchup, Slavic's superior experience and overall win rate offer a clear advantage. Slavic's ability to handle breakpoints and consistent performance in lower-tier tournaments underscore their reliability under pressure.

While Markovic's perfect record in deciding sets is noteworthy, it is counterbalanced by Slavic's effective play in return games and higher-tier opponent experiences.

The factors point towards Slavic as the likely victor, thanks to their consistent track record, strength on favored surfaces, and higher quality of competition faced.