Simeon Stankovic vs Rafael Kis Balazs Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Balazs has struggled significantly with second serves, winning 0% of points, while Stankovic has achieved a 41.17% success rate. How important is a strong second serve? Very, as it heavily influences match outcomes.
• Balazs's ability to win return points has been nonexistent recently, with 0% success on both first and second serves. In contrast, Stankovic boasts a 51.81% success against second serves and 31.35% against first serves.
• Facing breakpoints is another area where Balazs has faltered, saving 0% in recent competitions. Meanwhile, Stankovic has managed to save 50% of breakpoints, indicating better performance under pressure.
• Looking at overall match performance over the last year, Stankovic holds a slightly better win rate (58.82%) compared to Balazs's 51.16%. This suggests Stankovic's more consistent success in matches.
• On indoor hard courts, Balazs records a 60% win rate, while his clay performance lags at 39%. Stankovic, favoring clay, similarly posts a 56% win rate, his best surface, with no significant deviation on match surfaces.
• When considering the level of tournaments, both players have mainly competed in lower-tier Futures/Satellite/ITF events, though Stankovic edges Balazs with a higher win percentage (58.82%) over the past year.
• Balazs has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents, averaging 164.91, compared to Stankovic's 171.34. Does facing tougher opponents typically indicate resilience? In some cases, yes, but match context is crucial.
• In matches deciding the third set, Balazs shines with 63% wins compared to Stankovic's 37%, highlighting potential endurance or mental strength advantages in longer matches.
• Balazs’s ineffective breakpoint conversion in recent form, failing to convert any opportunities, contrasts with Stankovic's 40.68% success rate, a critical factor in determining match momentum.

Editorial Prediction (June 18, 2025, UTC):

Given the recent performance trends, Stankovic showcases clear strengths in key areas. His superior second serve performance and return game offer a competitive edge over Balazs, whose current form displays notable weaknesses.

Stankovic's ability to save breakpoints presents him as a formidable opponent under pressure, while Balazs must improve his performance in crucial moments to compete effectively.

Despite Balazs's slight advantage in deciding set outcomes, Stankovic's overall higher match win percentage and success on breakpoints significantly favor him in upcoming encounters.

Considering all factors, Stankovic emerges as the likely victor in this matchup, leveraging his consistent form and strategic advantages over Balazs.