Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When evaluating the recent second serve performances between these two tennis combatants, Khachanov has achieved a success rate of 53.6% in the last half-year, while Tsitsipas slightly edges ahead with 54.38%. This statistic often holds predictive power, influencing the outcome of matches. But what about the return game? Khachanov has outperformed Tsitsipas on recent second serve returns, winning 54.8% compared to Tsitsipas's 42.98%. Their prowess on first serve returns is also closely contested, with Khachanov at 26.14% and Tsitsipas at 27.2%, a vital indicator in deciphering who might have the upper hand in this head-to-head showdown.

Under pressure, both players exhibit resilience, yet Tsitsipas demonstrates superior breakpoint saving ability, managing to save 65.83% compared to Khachanov's 54.01%. This is indeed a useful pointer for those wagering on in-game action. Assessing their overall performance over the past year, Khachanov has secured victories in 57.41% of his matches (W/L 31/23), whereas Tsitsipas shows a higher win percentage at 64.62% (W/L 42/23). Such figures provide a comprehensive view for head-to-head predictions.

Surface preferences reveal contrasting strengths; Khachanov thrives on indoor hard courts, boasting a 61% win rate, while his clay court record stands at 59%. Conversely, Tsitsipas excels on clay with an impressive 76% victory rate, though his performance on grass is his weakest, albeit reasonable, at 58%. Their respective event-level play provides further context. Khachanov often shines in the Masters series, winning 62.5% of these encounters, whereas Tsitsipas navigates the Main tour with a win rate of 61.54%, underscoring the significance of the competition context.

Directly in head-to-head clashes, Tsitsipas dominates with eight wins out of nine meetings against Khachanov, capturing 17 sets to Khachanov's five. Their most recent bout at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters saw Tsitsipas triumph 6-4, 6-2. Historically, when matches extend, Tsitsipas proves formidable, securing both of their deciding set encounters and winning 71% of deciding sets across the last year, compared to Khachanov's 44%.

In high-pressure tiebreak situations, they've split victories at two apiece. Over the last year, Tsitsipas's adversaries rank slightly higher on average at 58.77 compared to Khachanov's 65.24, indicating the level of competition faced. An essential detail for live-match enthusiasts, Khachanov's breakpoint conversion stands at 39.02%, slightly better than Tsitsipas's 37.5%, offering insights when breakpoint opportunities arise.

Drawing from statistical analysis and recent head-to-head encounters, all signs point towards Stefanos Tsitsipas holding a slight edge in this match-up, given his historical success, superior breakpoint saving under pressure, and higher efficiency in deciding sets. While Khachanov provides a formidable challenge, the prediction leans towards a Tsitsipas victory in their forthcoming showdown.