Stefan Palosi vs Calin Teodor Stirbu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do both players perform on their second serve? Stirbu struggles significantly, having won 0% of second serve points in recent months, whereas Palosi shows strength with a 44.9% success rate.
• In terms of return games, Palosi is again stronger, winning 46.93% of their opponent’s second serve points compared to Stirbu's 0%. For first serve returns, Palosi holds a 32.7% success rate, while Stirbu remains at 0%.
• Analyzing pressure situations, Stirbu has saved 0% of breakpoints, whereas Palosi has a demonstrable ability to withstand pressure by saving 46.36% of breakpoints.
• What do recent match outcomes reveal? Over the past year, Palosi has won 57.38% of their matches, giving them an edge over Stirbu's 50% win rate.
• On their preferred surface, which is clay, Stirbu has a 54% win rate. However, Palosi excels on this surface, holding a 63% win rate.
• Examining tournament levels, both players frequently participate in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments. Palosi outperforms Stirbu with a win rate of 58.82% compared to 52.63%.
• Against differing levels of opposition, Stirbu has faced higher-ranked players averaging 150.75, whereas Palosi's matches have been against players averaging a rank of 471.43.
• If the match advances to a deciding set, Stirbu has a slight edge, having won 57% of deciding sets within the last year, compared to Palosi's 47%.
• On breakpoint opportunities, Palosi converts at 36.67%, providing a tactical edge over Stirbu, who has not converted any opportunities recently.

Editorial Prediction (June 17, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match presents a stark contrast between Stirbu and Palosi, highlighted strongly by their recent performance statistics.

Palosi's ability to win points on both their second serves and return games is far superior. Their performance under pressure and conversion of breakpoints further supports their competitive edge.

Moreover, while Stirbu competes against slightly higher-ranked opponents, Palosi dominates on clay, which is the shared best surface for both players.

Although Stirbu shows resilience in deciding sets, Palosi’s consistency and superior stats across various performance metrics provide them with a considerable advantage.

Considering these analyses, Palosi is most likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming match.