Younes Lalami Laaroussi vs Simon Knezevic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Laaroussi has a slightly lower success rate on second serves (42.81%) compared to Knezevic's 46.88% over the past six months.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Knezevic again holds an advantage, winning 54.55% from opponents over Laaroussi's 50.3%.
• First serve return statistics also favor Knezevic, who wins 34.09% compared to Laaroussi's 31.7%.
• Both players demonstrate strong abilities to save breakpoints; however, Knezevic is more effective, saving 57.14% as opposed to Laaroussi's 52.88%.
• In terms of overall match play over the previous year, Knezevic has a higher winning percentage, securing 60% of their matches compared to Laaroussi's 47.92%.
• Both have their best performance on clay courts, with Knezevic boasting a higher win percentage of 59% compared to Laaroussi's 51%.
• Laaroussi plays against opponents with an average rank of 342.9, while Knezevic faces tougher competition, averaging 175.4 in ranking.
• Does the ability to perform under tiebreak pressure matter? Knezevic shows slightly better results in deciding sets, winning 50%, while Laaroussi captures 43%.
• How significant is converting break points? Knezevic has shown remarkable efficiency by converting 100% of recent break point opportunities, as opposed to Laaroussi's 36.46%.

Editorial Prediction (May 26, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, Knezevic appears to hold a competitive edge over Laaroussi based on several performance metrics. Knezevic demonstrates superior skills on both serve and return games, particularly in their ability to return second serves and capitalize on break point opportunities.

The historical performance of both players further highlights Knezevic's advantage, with a higher overall win percentage and better results in deciding sets. Knezevic also faces tougher opponents, suggesting a readiness for higher-level competition.

Given these factors, Knezevic seems more likely to succeed in the upcoming match against Laaroussi.