Alexander Bublik vs Marin Cilic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Bublik and Cilic compare in second serve performance recently? Bublik has won 45.8% of points on their second serve, while Cilic leads slightly with 48.49%.
• Analyzing return game stats, Bublik edges out Cilic by winning 46.44% of second serve return points compared to 43.07% for Cilic.
• In first serve returns, Cilic is stronger, winning 23.61% of points, whereas Bublik wins 21.62%.
• Under pressure, Cilic has saved 58.61% of breakpoints, compared to Bublik's 57.4%.
• What do their performance overviews indicate? Over the last year, Bublik won 61.67% of matches, while Cilic has secured 63.27%.
• On which surface does each player perform best? Both excel on grass, with Cilic having a 73% win rate and Bublik 62%.
• Regarding the tour level, Bublik achieved a 62.07% win rate on the Main tour, whereas Cilic has a 72% win rate on ITF/Challenger events.
• Who leads in their head-to-head matchups? Cilic has won all three encounters against Bublik, with a set score of 6-2.
• In deciding sets during H2H matches, Cilic has the advantage, having won both times they’ve gone the distance.
• In tiebreaks, Bublik and Cilic are evenly matched with one win each.
• Bublik faced tougher opponents on average, with ranks of 83.47, compared to Cilic's average opponent rank of 144.12 over the past year.
• If this match extends to a deciding set, Cilic has a higher likelihood of coming out on top, having won 63% of deciding sets compared to Bublik’s 53%.
• Bublik excels in break point conversion with a rate of 30.61%, outperforming Cilic's 20.65%.

Editorial Prediction (August 26, 2025, UTC):

Bublik and Cilic bring contrasting strengths to the court. Bublik has shown assertiveness in the return game and break point conversion, offering an edge in situations where they can capitalize on attacking opportunities.

Cilic, however, demonstrates more consistency in both serving metrics and under pressure situations, reflected in his superior win rate in head-to-head matchups. His proficiency on grass aligns with the playing surface, potentially giving him an advantage.

While Bublik's tougher recent opponents may speak to a higher level of competition faced, Cilic's dominance in their direct encounters cannot be understated. Considering all aspects, Marin Cilic appears positioned as the likely winner for this match.