Tyler Stice vs Matthew Hulme Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Stice and Hulme compare on second serve performance? Recently, Stice has won 45.58% of second serve points, while Hulme edges slightly ahead with 48.74%.
• What about their recent return game strength? Stice leads in second serve returns with 45.49% of points won, whereas Hulme has a lower success rate of 39.96%.
• Do they differ in handling pressure situations? Yes, Hulme excels in saving breakpoints at 57.58% compared to Stice's 51.49%.
• When analyzing overall match performance in the past year, Stice has won 55% of his matches, outperforming Hulme, who has won just 40.63%.
• Both players prefer hard courts, but Stice shows a stronger win rate of 66% compared to Hulme's 52% on this surface.
• Regarding match level, Stice has consistently played Futures/$10K level matches, winning 55%, while Hulme has struggled slightly at this level with a 33.33% win rate.
• What does their opponent quality tell us? Hulme has faced marginally tougher opponents with an average ranking of 332.28 versus Stice's 355.93.
• If the match enters a deciding set, Stice is more reliable, having won 71% of such sets, while Hulme has only managed a 33% success rate.
• Regarding breakpoint opportunities, Stice converts 43.4% while Hulme converts only 26.6%, an important factor during crucial moments in a match.

Editorial Prediction (June 5, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the upcoming match between Stice and Hulme, several key statistics and recent trends emerge. Hulme showcases a slight advantage in second serve points won, indicating strong service resilience. However, Stice has demonstrated superior return game capabilities, providing him more opportunities to pressure Hulme's serve.

Both players have shown proficiency on hard courts, which might level the playing field, but Stice's higher win rate on this surface gives him a noticeable advantage. When considering their performance under pressure, Hulme's breakpoint saving ability is commendable, yet Stice's higher breakpoint conversion rate could tip the scales in his favor during critical junctures.

Stice's decisive edge appears in matches extending to a deciding set, highlighting his endurance and mental fortitude. Although Hulme has faced slightly stronger opponents, Stice's overall match performance and his higher percentage of matches won suggest a competitive edge.

Considering these factors, Stice emerges as the probable winner of this encounter, projected to leverage his return game and decision set prowess to potentially claim victory.