Timofey Skatov vs Dmitry Popko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Popko has slightly outperformed Skatov on second serve points, winning 46.2% compared to Skatov's 45.69%. Could this small edge be significant?
• Skatov shows an advantage in return games, winning 46.37% of his opponent's second serve points compared to Popko's 44.16%. Additionally, Skatov leads in first serve return wins with 29.5% over Popko's 27.18%.
• Under pressure, Skatov has demonstrated stronger breakpoint resilience, successfully saving 57.78% of breakpoints versus Popko's 51.94%.
• When analyzing their overall performance over the past year, Skatov holds a slight edge with a winning percentage of 47.06%, compared to Popko's 42.86%.
• Both players have their best win records on clay: Popko at 64% and Skatov at 57%. Is the match being played on clay?
• In tournaments > $10K, Popko has slightly better match experience with a win rate of 45.45% compared to Skatov's 44.44%.
• In their direct head-to-head, Skatov has defeated Popko in their only previous encounter, winning 2-0 in sets.
• Opponent quality indicates Popko faces stronger competition, with an average opponent rank of 248.18 compared to Skatov's 319.71.
• In deciding sets, Skatov shows a better conversion rate, winning 42% of them over the past year, compared to Popko's 36% win rate.
• Break point conversion finds Popko slightly ahead, converting 32.12% versus Skatov's 30.67%.

Editorial Prediction (August 4, 2025, UTC):

As Popko and Skatov prepare to face each other, several statistics offer an insightful comparison. Popko edges slightly on second serve points and break point conversion, which could be critical in close exchanges.

However, Skatov stands out with better return game statistics and break point saving, crucial strengths in pressurized scenarios. Additionally, his previous victory in their last encounter provides psychological confidence.

Taking these factors into account, alongside the site of their previous match win, Skatov appears slightly more favored due to his current return performance and ability to handle pressure.

Given these analytics, Timofey Skatov is the most likely candidate to win the upcoming tennis match.