Zdenek Kolar vs Jakub Filip Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kolar shows a slight edge in winning points on their second serve with 42.25% compared to Filip's 40.34%. Will this give Kolar a crucial advantage? It's possible given the strong correlation between second serve performance and match outcomes.
• In terms of returning second serves, Kolar again leads with 46.78% success over Filip's 44.57%. This trend is mirrored in first serve returns, with Kolar at 31.53% and Filip at 30.63%.
• Both players exhibit similar capabilities under pressure, saving around 53% of breakpoints. Can this consistency under pressure decide the match? Perhaps, especially in tightly contested games.
• Looking at yearly performance, Kolar stands out with a 63.89% match win rate, whereas Filip has secured wins in 52.38% of matches.
• Kolar's best surface is clay with a 59% winning record, while Filip fares best on indoor hard courts at 50%.
• When comparing competition level, Kolar has been dominating Futures/ITF $10K tournaments with a 70.21% win rate, whereas Filip shows a 56.41% in the same tier of matches.
• Interestingly, Filip has faced tougher opponents recently as the average rank of his opponents is 280.62 compared to Kolar's 407.79.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Filip seems to hold a slight advantage, winning 67% of them, while Kolar has won 59% of such encounters.
• Filip demonstrates better breakpoint conversion at 44%, higher than Kolar's 31.87% conversion rate, an important aspect during crucial match moments.

Editorial Prediction (June 29, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the players' recent performances reveals that Kolar has been slightly more effective in serve and return games. His superior stats in these areas suggest he might control the rhythm better, especially with his better record on his favored surfaces.

Filip, while facing higher-ranked opposition, has shown exemplary resilience in deciding sets and better efficiency in breakpoint conversion. Yet, his performance on less favorable surfaces, notably hard courts, could pose challenges.

Despite Filip's strengths in certain areas, particularly his ability to convert breakpoints more frequently, Kolar's overall consistent performance across multiple metrics and surfaces gives him a slight edge. Considering all factors, Kolar is most likely to win this upcoming match.