Timofey Skatov vs Hynek Barton Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Skatov has slightly outperformed Barton in recent second serve points, winning 46.59% compared to Barton's 45.47%. Could this give Skatov an edge?
• In return games, Skatov exceeds Barton by winning 45.26% of second serve return points versus 43.94% for Barton. On first serves, Skatov also leads with 30.08% over Barton's 26.44%.
• Under pressure, Skatov has saved more breakpoints, with a 59.24% save rate compared to Barton's 51.85%. This could be crucial in tight matches.
• Barton has a better overall win rate in the last year, winning 62.96% of matches, while Skatov has won 55.93%.
• Skatov excels on clay with a 58% win rate but struggles on indoor hard courts (26%). Barton is more effective on hard surfaces, boasting a 69% win rate.
• Over the past year, both have played mainly in Challengers/ITF tournaments, but Barton has a superior win rate (62.32%) compared to Skatov's 52.5%.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, they are evenly matched, each winning once in their two meetings, with an equal number of sets won.
• When facing pressure, neither has won a tiebreak against each other, and their matches average 1:22:12 in duration.
• Skatov's opponents have been of a higher average rank (279.14) compared to Barton's (363.88) in the past year.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Barton has a better win rate of 65% recently, compared to Skatov's 53%.
• Regarding breakpoint conversion, Skatov again leads with 31.5% over Barton's 28.24%, which could influence pivotal moments in the match.

Editorial Prediction (June 18, 2025, UTC):

Skatov and Barton are poised for a highly competitive match, with both showcasing distinct strengths. Skatov's superior second serve and return game stats indicate he's well-equipped to challenge Barton's serve.

Barton's edge on hard surfaces, proven by his better win percentage, suggests the surface might favor him, especially given Skatov's weaker performance on indoor hard courts. Under pressure, Skatov's breakpoint-saving ability might play a crucial role.

Head-to-head history is balanced, though Barton's stronger recent win record and his higher success rate in deciding sets provide him with a slight upper hand.

With both players displaying strong statistical areas, Barton's overall performance metrics and his adaptability to hard surfaces give him a slight nod. Thus, Barton is the likely winner of the upcoming match.