Valentin Vacherot vs Elias Ymer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When examining recent second serve performance, Ymer has a slight edge, winning 47.51% of such points compared to Vacherot’s 43.14%. Could this indicate Ymer's potential advantage in rallying from his second serve?
• Ymer shows superiority in return game stats, capturing 49.63% of opponent's second serve points versus Vacherot's 45.42%, suggesting a stronger return game.
• Vacherot has a better rate on first serve returns, winning 26.44% compared to Ymer's 24.37%. How might this influence the match's outcome?
• Under pressure, Ymer proves to be more resilient, saving 55.61% of breakpoints, whereas Vacherot saves 51.07%.
• In terms of match victories over the last year, Vacherot leads with 64.29% wins compared to Ymer’s 55.17%, potentially suggesting stronger overall play—or does it?
• On different surfaces, Vacherot excels on Hard courts with a 72% win rate, while Ymer shines on Clay with 60%.
• Both players have spent a substantial portion of their season in Challenger/ITF tournaments > $10K, but Vacherot has a slightly better win rate at this level.
• The quality of opponents faced is nearly identical, with Vacherot encountering players with an average ranking of 260.45, and Ymer facing those averaging 262.02.
• If a deciding set comes into play, Vacherot generally holds the upper hand, winning 57% of such sets versus Ymer's 48%.
• Vacherot lags slightly behind in break point conversion, with a rate of 28.21% compared to Ymer’s 31.76%.

Editorial Prediction (May 9, 2025, UTC):

In assessing their recent performances and statistics, both players bring distinct strengths to the court. Ymer shows a better recent form with his second serve and returns, alongside stronger breakpoint conversion, which could shape the flow of the match.

While Vacherot appears to have a stronger overall game over the past year, his ability to pull through under pressure might be challenged by Ymer, who has shown resilience in high-stakes situations.

Nevertheless, Vacherot's proficiency on Hard courts and his success rate in deciding sets suggest he has a marginal advantage.

Balancing all factors, Vacherot seems more likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.