Yanaki Milev vs Mihail Ivanov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve success: Ivanov has a 38.61% success rate on second serve points, compared to Milev's 44.7%. How important is this statistic in match predictions? Very, due to its correlation with match outcomes.
• Return game strength: Ivanov wins 53.22% of opponent's second serve points, while Milev claims 47.05%. For first serve returns, Ivanov leads with 34.86% against Milev's 32.3%.
• Handling pressure: Ivanov saves 47.92% of breakpoints; Milev surpasses this with 52.13%. Which player thrives more under pressure? Milev appears slightly better.
• Overall match wins: Ivanov has a 58.06% win rate over the last year, whereas Milev's win rate stands at 47.17%.
• Preferred surface: On clay, Ivanov wins 51% of matches while Milev outperforms with 57%. Both have a notable drop on their least favored surfaces.
• Competition level: Ivanov competes with higher-ranked opponents (average rank 51.29) than Milev (average rank 362.79).
• Deciding set performance: Ivanov and Milev have a negligible difference, with Ivanov winning 46% and Milev 47% of deciding sets.
• Break point conversion: Ivanov converts 33.33% of breakpoints; Milev does better with a 40% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (September 17, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match showcases two distinct player profiles: Ivanov boasts a stronger return game and overall win rate over the past year, which is complemented by his experience facing higher-ranked opponents.

Conversely, Milev demonstrates a superior ability to save breakpoints and convert break opportunities, along with a better second serve performance. When it comes to clay, his preferred surface, Milev has historically excelled over Ivanov.

Given these insights, while Ivanov's competitive exposure is formidable, Milev's steadiness under pressure and advantage on favoured surfaces suggest that he might edge out a victory in this match.