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

• In the last six months, Yassine Smiej has slightly outperformed Yannik Kelm on second serve points, winning 41.33% compared to Kelm's 41.18%.
• Curiously, Kelm is better at winning points on their opponent's second serve, capturing 51.21% compared to Smiej's 49.08%.
• On first serve returns, Kelm again has an edge, winning 31.65% of points to Smiej's 29.82%.
• Smiej is more adept at handling pressure, saving 48.05% of breakpoints, slightly ahead of Kelm's 45.36%.
• In the past year, Kelm has a higher match win rate at 57.14% compared to Smiej's 52.63%.
• When considering the best surface, both players excel on Hard courts, each with a 55% career win rate.
• Both players predominantly compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments at the $10K level, with Kelm possessing a slightly better win percentage.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Smiej leads by winning the sole match with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-5 on a hard surface.
• Smiej has faced stronger competition, with an average opponent rank of 163.96 compared to Kelm's 197.93 over the past year.
• In matches that extend to a deciding set, Kelm has the advantage, winning 54% of such sets versus Smiej's 43%.
• Smiej is more efficient at converting breakpoints, with a conversion rate of 45.57% as opposed to Kelm's 39.53%.

Editorial Prediction (November 13, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing their recent performances, Yassine Smiej tends to have a stronger performance on second serves, which could be pivotal in tight situations. His ability to save breakpoints under pressure gives him a competitive edge.

While Yannik Kelm has shown a better overall win percentage and excels in deciding sets, Smiej's ability to convert breakpoints and his past head-to-head victory cannot be overlooked.

Ultimately, Smiej's past head-to-head success and ability to perform well on hard surfaces suggest that he is the likely winner for this upcoming match. Given these competitive advantages, Smiej is favored to claim victory over Kelm in their upcoming encounter.