Timofey Skatov vs Thomas Faurel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent performance, Skatov has a slight edge in second serve points, winning 45.89% compared to Faurel's 39.92%.
• Return game effectiveness shows Faurel ahead, winning 46.58% on second serve returns against Skatov’s 45.97%, and also has a slight advantage on first serve returns at 31.25% over Skatov’s 29.85%.
• Under pressure, Skatov has saved 58.57% of breakpoints in recent matches, outperforming Faurel, who has saved 48.39%.
• Overall match performance in the last year shows Faurel winning 58.49% of matches, while Skatov has won 48%.
• Skatov excels on clay with a 58% career win rate, whereas Faurel's strength lies on hard courts with a 57% win rate.
• Skatov primarily competes at Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 45.71% of their matches recently, while Faurel's focus on Futures/Satellites events has yielded a 58.14% match win rate.
• In their only head-to-head encounter, Faurel emerged victorious in a three-set match.
• The average playtime in their past matches has been nearly two hours, indicating closely contested matches.
• Skatov struggles in deciding sets against Faurel, losing their only such encounter.
• Neither player has won a tiebreak in their head-to-head record, indicating a potential area of improvement.
• Against higher-ranked opponents, Skatov has been challenged more often, facing players with an average rank of 308.38, compared to Faurel's 363.68.
• In terms of deciding sets, Skatov holds an overall win rate of 45%, higher than Faurel’s 35% over the past year.
• Though break point conversion slightly favors Faurel at 35.2%, Skatov is not too far behind at 30.94%.

Editorial Prediction (July 22, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the statistics and performance trends, each player displays distinct strengths and vulnerabilities. Skatov shows a stronger performance on second serves and saving breakpoints under pressure, indicating resilience during crucial moments in a match.

Conversely, Faurel demonstrates superiority in return games, especially against Skatov in their head-to-head history. Faurel's overall match win rate in the past year is higher, highlighting a possible advantage.

Nevertheless, Skatov's aptitude to play against tougher opponents and better deciding set performances suggests a capability to bounce back when challenged. Both players exhibit areas needing improvement, often reflective of their respective competitive levels.

Ultimately, in considering these factors, the prediction slightly leans towards Faurel as the likely winner, based on head-to-head victories and recent form trends.