Timofey Skatov vs Justin Engel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Skatov perform on their second serve? Skatov has a slightly higher second-serve point win rate at 46.7% compared to Engel's 44.4% over the last six months.
• Skatov's return game stats show they win 43.92% of opponent's second serve points, which is lower than Engel's 45.31%. In contrast, Skatov has a slightly better first-serve return rate.
• Under pressure, Skatov has saved 60.76% of breakpoints, while Engel has saved 56.15%, giving Skatov a slight edge in high-pressure situations.
• Engel has won a higher percentage of matches over the last year, winning 65.79% to Skatov’s 59.38%.
• Both players perform best on clay, with Engel having a marginally better win percentage. Engel's weakest surface performance is on indoor hard courts, with just 14% wins.
• Engel has dominated at lower-level events, winning 84.78% of matches, compared to Skatov’s 57.45% against higher-quality opponents.
• What is the effect of average opponent ranking on player performance? Skatov's opponents have had an average ranking of 286.39 versus Engel’s 340.24, indicating Skatov has faced tougher competition.
• Both players are equally adept at winning deciding sets, each at a 63% success rate over the last 12 months.
• In recent form, Engel has a superior breakpoint conversion rate at 34.67%, suggesting efficiency in critical moments.

Editorial Prediction (May 6, 2025, UTC):

When comparing Skatov and Engel, a nuanced picture of their respective strengths and recent performances emerges. Skatov boasts a marginal advantage in second-serve performance and first-serve return statistics, offering reliability in various match scenarios. His superior percentage of breakpoints saved further consolidates his ability to perform under pressure.

Conversely, Engel presents stronger overall match-winning stats from the past year, while also excelling in converting breakpoint opportunities more efficiently. Despite playing against lower-ranked opponents on average, Engel has demonstrated consistency and resilience across a variety of conditions and surfaces.

Ultimately, given Engel's higher win percentage in recent times and remarkable ability to capitalize on critical points, Engel is slightly favored to win this upcoming match against Skatov.