Pierre Antoine Tailleu vs Ivan Gakhov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Ivan Gakhov slightly edges out Pierre Antoine Tailleu on second serve performance with 45.55% of points won, compared to Tailleu's 44.91%. Does this give Gakhov a small advantage? It could.
• For return game stats, Gakhov again has a narrow lead in winning 48.68% of opponents' second serve points, while Tailleu stands at 47.98%.
• On first serve returns, Tailleu surpasses Gakhov by winning 33.02% of those points, compared to Gakhov's 26.35%. Could this be a tipping point in Tailleu’s favor?
• Under pressure, Gakhov is marginally better at saving breakpoints at 57.24%, against Tailleu’s 55.03%, offering a slight edge.
• Overall match performance in the past year shows Gakhov emerging stronger with a win percentage of 59.26%, compared to Tailleu’s 46.30%.
• Both players excel on clay, with Gakhov owning a more impressive career record at 63%, while Tailleu stands at 47%.
• Tailleu typically competes at the ITF $10K level, winning 47.17% of those matches, compared to Gakhov's focus at the Challengers level, with 46.81% wins.
• Gakhov's opponents have been ranked lower, averaging 334.62, whereas Tailleu has faced opponents ranked around 212.39, which might impact perceived skill level.
• In deciding sets, Gakhov has a better record, winning 58% compared to Tailleu's 50%, potentially favoring Gakhov in tight scenarios.

Editorial Prediction (September 30, 2025, UTC):

In examining the statistical data, Ivan Gakhov holds several slight advantages over Pierre Antoine Tailleu, most notably in second serve points and breakpoint saving under pressure. While Tailleu shows strength in returning first serves, Gakhov's overall past year's performance and ability to clinch deciding sets may prove advantageous.

Both players have their strengths on clay, which may factor into the match's outcome, but Gakhov's stronger performance percentage on this surface further bolsters his favoritism. Additionally, Gakhov's play against lower-ranked opponents might be deceptive yet could indicate calculated tactical superiority.

Given these comparisons and taking into account the slight edges Ivan Gakhov holds, he is projected as the more likely victor in the forthcoming match against Pierre Antoine Tailleu, should current form hold constant.