Ivan Gakhov vs Stefan Popovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Ivan Gakhov has a slight edge in second serve points, winning 44.91% compared to Stefan Popovic's 44.38%.
• In terms of returning second serves, Gakhov excels with a win rate of 48.27% versus Popovic's 46.61%.
• Conversely, Popovic is stronger in returning first serves, capturing 31.74% of points compared to Gakhov's 26.24%. Could this influence the result?
• Gakhov has a slight advantage in saving breakpoints, managing to save 55.56%, while Popovic has saved 53.19%.
• Overall match win rates over the past year show Gakhov at 60.24% and Popovic at a close 59.46%. Are these statistics close enough to call it even?
• Both players excel on Clay with a 63% win rate, but Popovic has struggled on Hard courts, winning only 25% of matches played.
• Gakhov generally plays higher-level tournaments than Popovic, with a slightly lower win percentage at 47.92% against Popovic's 59.09% at different event levels.
• In the last 12 months, Gakhov faced tougher opponents, with an average rank of 345.34, compared to Popovic's opponents having an average rank of 421.84.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Gakhov holds a narrow advantage, winning 59% compared to Popovic's 58%.

Editorial Prediction (October 14, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent performance data, Ivan Gakhov demonstrates a slight advantage in second serve performance and in winning points on his opponent's second serve. This suggests an edge in critical aspects of the game.

While Stefan Popovic performs well in first serve returns, Gakhov shows resilience in breakpoints, which is crucial under pressure. Despite a narrow difference in their overall win rates in the past year, the level of tournaments and quality of opponents Gakhov has faced further highlights his competitive experience.

Both players have an identical win rate on their favored clay surface, providing a balanced matchup. However, Gakhov's comparatively stronger performance against higher-ranked opponents and his ability to win decisive sets marginally tilt the favor towards him.

Considering all factors, Ivan Gakhov is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.