Radovan Michalik vs Rafael Kis Balazs Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Michalik has secured 39.73% of points on their second serve, while Balazs achieved a higher rate of 46.38%. Could this give Balazs an edge?
• Michalik has excelled at returning opponents' second serves, winning 46.48% of these points. Balazs, however, performs slightly better, winning 48.1%.
• Looking at first serve return stats, Michalik claims 28.61% of these points, whereas Balazs again holds a marginal advantage with 30.08%.
• Under pressure, Balazs displays superior breakpoint resilience, saving 50% to Michalik’s 41.67%.
• Over the past year, Michalik has a better match win rate of 57.75%, compared to Balazs' 50%.
• Michalik's best surface is clay with a 57% win rate, whereas Balazs struggles on clay, winning only 38% of matches.
• Balazs performs his best on indoor hard courts, winning 60% of matches—an advantage since this surface is where Michalik performs the worst.
• Both players mostly compete in the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, Michalik winning 58.57% of his matches, while Balazs wins at a 50% clip. Does Michalik's higher success rate set him apart?
• The average rank of Michalik's opponents is 185.7, slightly lower than Balazs’ opponents at 168.43, suggesting Balazs faces tougher competition.
• In deciding sets, Balazs shines by winning 56% of them, compared to Michalik’s 39%, a valuable stat for live match predictions.
• Balazs converts break points more successfully at 50%, compared to Michalik’s 37.25% conversion rate, crucial for in-game betting scenarios.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Michalik and Balazs will likely hinge on their second serve performances. Balazs holds a slight advantage here, which may be pivotal in a tightly contested match.

Balazs shows consistent superiority when it comes to under-pressure play, including superior breakpoint conversion and deciding set performance. His experience against slightly higher-ranked opponents might better prepare him for challenging situations.

While Michalik has better overall first serve return rates and has shown favorable match win percentages over the last year, the indoor hard court conditions play into Balazs’ strengths.

Despite Michalik's higher match win rate in the past year, the statistical edge in several key areas makes Balazs the favorite to win this match.