Yassine Dlimi vs Yassine Smiej Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Smiej's recent form shows a 41.39% win rate on second serve points, while Dlimi is higher at 46.57%. Could better second serve performance predict the winner?
• Return Game Stats: Smiej leads in recent form return stats, winning 51.48% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Dlimi's 44.77%. Moreover, Smiej has an edge on first serve returns, winning 30.9% versus Dlimi's 26.85%.
• Under Pressure: Dlimi has a superior ability to save breakpoints, at 55.87%, outperforming Smiej's 45.57%.
• Performance Overview: Over the past year, Smiej has a 54.41% match win rate, while Dlimi is stronger at 60%.
• Best Surface: Smiej excels on hard surfaces with a win rate of 56%, whereas Dlimi shines on clay, winning 69% of matches.
• Player Level: Both players frequent the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, but Dlimi has a better win rate of 62.07% compared to Smiej's 55.22% at this level.
• Opponent Quality: Smiej has faced stronger opponents with an average rank of 157.84, while Dlimi's opponents averaged a ranking of 340.8.
• Deciding Set Performance: If the match reaches a deciding set, Dlimi holds an advantage with a 56% win rate compared to Smiej's 44%.
• Break Point Conversion: Smiej converts 39.62% of breakpoint opportunities, significantly higher than Dlimi's 28.89%.

Editorial Prediction (August 21, 2025, UTC):

Smiej shows strength in returning games, especially on second serves, and has a strong history on hard courts, which may prove advantageous depending on the surface.

Dlimi's edge lies in handling breakpoint situations well, and they have a more favorable overall win rate in the past year, underscoring their potential supremacy.

Despite Smiej's tougher opponents and stronger breakpoint conversion, Dlimi's superior performance in pressure situations and better overall win rate tips the scale in their favor for this matchup. Expect Dlimi to come out as the likely winner in this upcoming tennis match.