Stijn Pel vs Max Van Nunen Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Stijn Pel has been slightly more effective on second serves, winning 43.18% of points compared to Max Van Nunen's 41.43%. Could this be a crucial edge?
• Pel excels on returning his opponent's second serve with a strong 47.83% success rate, outperforming Van Nunen's 40.74%.
• The players show closely matched first-serve return abilities, with Pel at 27.46% and Van Nunen at 26.09%.
• When under pressure, Van Nunen boasts a better breakpoint save rate of 49.23% over Pel’s 46.25%.
• Over the past year, their match win rates are comparable: Pel has won 48.15% while Van Nunen has an edge with 50.00%.
• Considering surface comfort, Pel wins 56% on Hard, his preferred surface; Van Nunen also performs best on I.hard at 56%.
• They both typically compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, with Van Nunen achieving a slightly superior win rate of 50.00%.
• Comparative opponent quality indicates Van Nunen faces higher-ranked players with an average rank of 75.91 versus Pel's opponents at 247.85.
• In deciding sets, Van Nunen is more successful, winning 50% compared to Pel's 43% over the last year.
• Pel has a slight edge in breakpoint conversion rates at 40.38% versus Van Nunen’s 37.50% in recent play.

Editorial Prediction (November 18, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Stijn Pel and Max Van Nunen promises to be closely contested given their similar performance statistics and match histories. Pel's superior second-serve performance and return game may give him a slight edge in rallies.

On the other hand, Van Nunen has demonstrated an ability to handle high-pressure situations, evidenced by his superior breakpoint save percentage and slightly better performance under pressure. This skill could prove to be pivotal.

Furthermore, Van Nunen has a potential psychological advantage from frequently competing against higher-ranked players, which might have honed his competitive edge.

Given these factors and recent forms, Max Van Nunen is arguably the more likely winner of this forthcoming encounter.