Arthur Gea vs Philip Sekulic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Sekulic has won 38.26% of points on their second serve in the last six months, whereas Gea has scored 42%. Is there a slight edge for Gea here? Yes, it suggests a higher ability to maintain rallies when the first serve isn't successful.
• When facing opponents' second serves, Sekulic has won 46.02% of points, compared to Gea's 48.94%. Gea seems stronger in returning second serves.
• For returning first serves, Sekulic has secured 28.12% of points, while Gea has achieved 31.43%. Again, Gea holds a slight advantage.
• Under pressure, Sekulic has saved 49.09% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Gea who saved 45.54%, hinting at a stronger mental game in tight situations for Sekulic.
• In the past year, Sekulic's match win rate is 62.16%, while Gea boasts a better rate at 65.85%, pointing to overall stronger recent form for Gea.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with Gea achieving an impressive 80% win rate, significantly higher than Sekulic's 58%. Does this suggest Gea is better suited for this surface? Yes, especially evident in their past H2H on hard courts.
• Sekulic plays at higher-level tournaments, facing tougher competition; however, Gea's winning rate at lower-level events is a commanding 87.5%.
• In direct encounters, Gea leads Sekulic 1-0, winning 2 sets to Sekulic’s 0, emphasizing past success in their face-offs.
• The match duration between them averages over two hours, indicating closely contested matches.
• Sekulic outperforms Gea in deciding sets globally, winning 67% of such scenarios over the last year against Gea's 42%, potentially key in longer matches.
• Sekulic has faced higher-ranked opponents (average rank of 341.24 vs. Gea's 395.74), which might impact experience but doesn’t change past outcomes between them.
• In recent competitions, Gea has outperformed Sekulic in converting break points, 32.84% to Sekulic’s 24.32%, which could tip the scales in pivotal moments.

Editorial Prediction (August 17, 2025, UTC):

With a slightly superior success rate on second serves and return games, Gea shows consistency in rally play, hinting at a potential advantage in the upcoming match.

Sekulic, while more successful in handling break points, faces tougher opponents in general, yet this doesn't seem to have translated into a win against Gea historically.

Given their high success rate on hard courts, Gea's past victory over Sekulic on this surface reinforces their position as the likely favorite.

However, should the match extend to a deciding set, Sekulic might capitalize on their superior performance in such scenarios.

Ultimately, considering current form, surface preference, and head-to-head history, Arthur Gea is the likely winner for this upcoming tennis match.