Toby Samuel vs Peter Makk Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Samuel and Makk compare in second serve performance over the past six months? Makk leads with 47.59% of points won, slightly ahead of Samuel's 46.33%, highlighting a marginal edge for Makk.
• In return games, Samuel excels, capturing 47.87% of points on opponents' second serves, significantly surpassing Makk's 40.93%. This gives Samuel a noteworthy advantage in return games.
• When it comes to returning first serves, Samuel also outperforms Makk with 29.19% of points won compared to Makk's 25.9%, suggesting stronger resistance against strong serves.
• Under pressure, Makk demonstrates superior resilience, saving 57.83% of breakpoints, a notable lead over Samuel’s 49.75% save rate.
• Looking at overall match performance in the last year, Samuel edges out with a 67.44% win rate, slightly higher than Makk's 65.52%.
• Which surfaces favor each player's style? Samuel has an impressive record on clay with a 75% win rate, whereas Makk thrives on hard courts with a 69% win rate.
• In tournament levels, Samuel shows stronger performance in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments with a 73.53% win rate compared to Makk's 68.18%.
• Regarding past opponent rankings, Makk has faced tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 288.14 compared to Samuel's 357.44, indicating Makk's experience against stronger opponents.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Makk has a significant advantage, winning 86% of deciding sets versus Samuel's 40% over the past year.
• Both players have similar breakpoint conversion rates, with Makk at 31.25% and Samuel at 30.61%, indicating comparable efficiency in capitalizing on breakpoint chances.

Editorial Prediction (September 14, 2025, UTC):

In evaluating the strengths and recent performances of Samuel and Makk, various factors offer insights into who might emerge victorious in their upcoming encounter.

Makk holds a slight edge in second serve performance, which is often crucial in tightly contested matches. Although Samuel's return game statistics are notably stronger, indicating proficiency in challenging his opponent's service games, Makk's experience in saving breakpoints under pressure could neutralize Samuel's return advantage.

Samuel's superior performance on clay could shift dynamics if the current event matches his best surface, but Makk's impressive record on hard courts and against higher-ranked opponents may provide the necessary tools to tackle diverse playing conditions.

Given Makk's notable decider set prowess and his competitive experience against stronger opposition, if the match extends into tight sets, Makk's edge becomes more prominent.

Considering these aspects, while Samuel exhibits strong fits and skills in certain areas, the overall evaluation leans toward Makk as the likely winner, particularly if the match faces critical junctures.