Roman Safiullin vs Dusan Lajovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In their recent form over the last six months, Dusan Lajovic has achieved a second serve win rate of 44.59%, compared to Roman Safiullin's 46.82%. This metric plays a significant role in forecasting the match outcome, showcasing Safiullin's marginal edge in this specific area. When assessing return game statistics, Safiullin displays superior performance by winning 50.38% of his opponent's second serve points, overshadowing Lajovic's 41.81%. On first serve returns, Lajovic has a slight upper hand with 26.46%, while Safiullin trails with 23.71%.

A pivotal aspect of the game is the ability to handle pressure effectively. Lajovic has managed to save 56.67% of breakpoints faced recently, slightly outperforming Safiullin who has saved 54.32%. This capability offers key insights for live betting scenarios. When reviewing their match records over the past year, Lajovic has emerged victorious in 41.3% of his matches (19 wins and 27 losses), while Safiullin has secured a higher win percentage of 55.93% (33 wins and 26 losses), providing a broader head-to-head prediction window.

Surface preferences also play a crucial role in match predictions. Lajovic showcases his strongest performance on clay courts with a 59% career win rate, whereas his least effective surface is grass at 19%. Conversely, Safiullin's top form manifests on hard courts with a 70% win rate, while his weakest surface is clay at 58%. In terms of competition levels, Lajovic has played the majority of his matches on the main tour with a winning rate of 42.86%, slightly outperforming Safiullin, who holds a 35% win rate in similar events.

The head-to-head records demonstrate Lajovic's early dominance, having won their sole encounter, an intense five-set duel at the 2024 French Open. Despite Safiullin securing victory in a tiebreak against Lajovic, the Serbian has claimed the sole deciding set between them. When facing higher-ranked opponents, Lajovic has been tested more rigorously, averaging an opponent rank of 88.46 compared to Safiullin's 105.39. Still, Safiullin remains adept under pressure, winning 42% of deciding sets to edge over Lajovic's 41% in the past year.

Evaluating break point conversion, Lajovic displays a slight edge at 29.01% over Safiullin’s 28.57%, an influential factor during critical match junctures. Given all variables, the journey of their past performances, along with the current analysis, places Safiullin in a slightly more favorable position to triumph in this upcoming clash. Although Lajovic boasts significant past success in direct encounters, Safiullin’s recent form and surface proficiency suggest he might be poised to secure a victory.