Thomas Braithwaite vs Matthew Hulme Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

What can these serving stats tell us about the potential outcome of this match? Hulme, in their recent form over the last six months, has secured 56.63% of points on their second serve, slightly outshining Braithwaite's 52.29%. Serving stats, especially second serves, often play a critical role in predicting match results. Will Hulme’s slight edge on the second serve provide the winning advantage?

When it comes to the return game, however, Braithwaite appears to have a bit of an upper hand. They've achieved 48.16% success in returning their opponents' second serves, compared to Hulme's 45.78%. On first serve returns, Braithwaite also takes a narrow lead with a 31.86% win rate against Hulme's 29.13%. These statistics are crucial when determining who might come out on top in their head-to-head battles.

Saving breakpoints is often a testament to a player's mental toughness and ability to perform under pressure. Here, Hulme excels, saving 68.93% of breakpoints faced, while Braithwaite saves 62.96%, tipping the scale slightly in favor of Hulme. Moreover, Hulme converts 45.83% of their breakpoint opportunities, an indicative stat for potential in-match betting scenarios, compared to Braithwaite’s 34.38% conversion rate.

Analyzing overall performance and win-loss records, Hulme has won 48.84% of their matches in the past year, in contrast to Braithwaite's 59.26%. Braithwaite seems to have the winning momentum but is there more to be considered? Both players’ most successful surfaces are on grass, with Braithwaite excelling slightly more with a 63% win rate compared to Hulme’s 60%. This difference could be pivotal if the current tournament surface is grass.

When considering the quality of their opposition, Hulme has typically faced higher-ranked players, with an average opponent rank of 309.93 compared to Braithwaite’s 328.41. In deciding sets, Braithwaite displays remarkable resilience, boasting a 75% win rate over the past year, while Hulme stands firm with 53%. Could this imply Braithwaite holds the upper hand in clutch scenarios?

The level of events both players have competed in also offers insight: Hulme has stormed through Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, winning 47.06%, while Braithwaite shines with a 60.87% win rate. Given all these stats, particularly Braithwaite's ability to close out matches in deciding sets and strong win percentage, Braithwaite seems likely to edge out as the victor in this encounter, although Hulme’s robust defense could pose a thorny challenge.