Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When assessing the forthcoming tennis clash between Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas, various performance metrics can give us insights into who might emerge victorious. Over the past year, Rune has managed to secure victory in 63.08% of his matches, sporting a win-loss record of 41/24. In parallel, Tsitsipas has won 66.67% of his encounters, achieving a win-loss tally of 44/22. These statistics provide a preliminary overview suggesting that Tsitsipas might have a slightly better overall form.

Delving into specific technical aspects, Rune's second serve has yielded 49.36% of points won in recent months, whereas Tsitsipas has slightly outperformed him with 51%. While considering returns, Rune has dominated with 43.53% of second-serve return points won, marginally surpassing Tsitsipas's 42.12%. On first-serve returns, Rune maintains a slender lead with 22.54% against Tsitsipas's 20.52%. These serve and return statistics are key indicators in predicting match outcomes, suggesting Rune could have a minor edge in exploiting Tsitsipas's serves.

In high-pressure scenarios, Tsitsipas shines, saving 63.5% of breakpoints, compared to Rune's 56.52%. Meanwhile, in converting breakpoints, Rune has converted 34.48% of his opportunities, while Tsitsipas has achieved a conversion rate of 30.43%. Such metrics can be instrumental for those engaged in in-game betting. Additionally, Rune's experience on indoor hard courts reflects a 73% win rate, while Tsitsipas has demonstrated exceptional prowess on clay with a 76% win rate, hinting at Rune's advantage given similar court conditions.

Historically, head-to-head matches favor Rune, who has won two out of three encounters against Tsitsipas, including the most recent match at the Nitto ATP Finals - Turin. Despite no tiebreaks or deciding sets occurring in their past face-offs, Rune's ability to seal set victories has been significant, capturing six out of seven played sets. However, when matches go the distance against other opponents, Tsitsipas boasts a superior deciding set win rate of 78%, ahead of Rune's 71% over the past year.

Both players have competed against opponents of similar rankings recently, with Rune facing individuals averaging 59.97 in rank compared to Tsitsipas's 58.36. Though Rune has fared better in historical direct matchups, Tsitsipas's consistent form and proficiency in pressure situations might suggest he could edge ahead in the forthcoming match. Thus, based on an aggregate analysis, Tsitsipas seems more likely to secure the win if the match intensifies. However, the intricate balance reflected in their stats indicates a closely contested battle lies ahead.