Stepan Baum vs Imanol Lopez Morillo Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent performance on second serve favors Imanol Lopez Morillo, who has achieved 42.67% of points compared to Stepan Baum's 38.57% in the last six months. Could this give Lopez Morillo the upper hand?
• In return games, Stepan Baum has excelled, winning 57.14% of points on opponents' second serves, outperforming Lopez Morillo's 45.68%.
• Both players show similar effectiveness in returning first serves, with Baum at 32.03% and Lopez Morillo at 30.23%.
• When facing breakpoints, Baum has saved 51.52%, slightly better than Lopez Morillo's 48.43%. Could this resilience save Baum in tight situations?
• Over the past year, Lopez Morillo has a stronger win rate of 63.27% compared to Baum's 52.94%, indicating a possible edge for Lopez Morillo.
• Both players excel on clay courts, with Baum having a 66% win rate, narrowly higher than Lopez Morillo's 60%, although Lopez Morillo shows better versatility on hard surfaces at 59% compared to Baum's 17%.
• Lopez Morillo has played more matches and achieved a higher win rate in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments at 65.12%, against Baum's 52.94%.
• Baum has faced higher-ranked opponents with an average rank of 99.76, compared to Lopez Morillo's 415.67, potentially a factor in their performance.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Lopez Morillo has an advantage, winning 50% of such sets in the past year, whereas Baum has not won any.
• The importance of current event stats should be considered to see which player is maintaining form during the tournament.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

Imanol Lopez Morillo has demonstrated superior performance on second serves and a strong overall win rate over the past year, which could be significant in this match-up. While both players have similar return game stats for first serves, Baum holds an edge in returning opponent's second serves.

When under pressure, Stepan Baum has slightly better breakpoint-saving statistics, but Lopez Morillo has shown consistency in deciding sets, hinting at greater mental toughness in critical moments.

Both players excel on clay, though Lopez Morillo's broader success on different surfaces could offer strategic flexibility. The opponents each has faced add an interesting layer too, with Baum playing against generally stronger competition.

Considering these factors, Imanol Lopez Morillo looks more likely to come out as the winner, based on the current statistics and recent performances.