Benjamin Gusic Wan vs Stevan Popovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve points won recently, Wan edges ahead with 42.23% compared to Popovic's 40.38%. Could this small margin affect match outcomes?
• When evaluating return games, Popovic marginally outperforms Wan by winning 39.38% of opponent's second serve points versus 37.41% for Wan. This slight edge may be crucial.
• First serve return success is nearly identical: Wan at 26.55% and Popovic at 26.46%—indicating little advantage there.
• Their ability to handle pressure is very similar, with Wan saving 48.44% of breakpoints and Popovic at 48.33%.
• Popovic shows a better overall match win rate over the past year, with 52.78% compared to Wan's 42.86%, suggesting a possible preference.
• Looking at surface preferences, both favor Hard courts, with Popovic having a slight lead at 50% versus Wan's 47% win rate.
• Popovic has competed against tougher opponents, averaging a rank of 159.64 while Wan's average opponent ranked at 270.
• Deciding set performance significantly favors Popovic, winning 67% compared to Wan's 0% over the past year.
• In breakpoint conversion, Popovic again shows superiority, converting 38.1% of chances against Wan's 27.78%.

Editorial Prediction (August 28, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing their recent performances and overall trends, Popovic demonstrates a consistent edge in several critical areas. These include return game proficiency and the ability under pressure, both vital for gaining the upper hand in matches.

Moreover, Popovic's higher win rate over the past year and better performance against higher-ranked opponents further solidify this advantage.

The most glaring disparity is seen in deciding set scenarios, where Popovic exhibits commendable resilience, a factor highly indicative of mental fortitude and match tenacity.

Considering all these factors, Popovic appears to be the stronger candidate to triumph in the upcoming match.