Adrian Oetzbach vs Nikolai Barsukov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When it comes to second serve performance over the past six months, Barsukov has a slight edge, winning 43.67% of points compared to Oetzbach's 43.24%.
• Investigate return game stats: Barsukov outperforms Oetzbach in winning points on opponents' second serves, with 51.18% versus 44.89%.
• However, for first serve returns, Oetzbach slightly surpasses Barsukov, capturing 30.86% of points compared to Barsukov's 28.87%.
• Under pressure, both players demonstrate similar abilities, with Barsukov saving 51.64% of breakpoints and Oetzbach saving 51.78%.
• Recently, Oetzbach shows better overall performance, winning 53.62% of their matches as opposed to Barsukov's 41.18%.
• Assessing surface preferences, Barsukov thrives more on Clay (43%) while Oetzbach excels on Hard courts (59%). Does surface preference suggest an advantage? Yes, it could be pivotal depending on the match location.
• In tournaments, Barsukov mainly competes at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K levels, achieving a win rate of 41.18%, whereas Oetzbach plays at the same level but with a better 56.67% win rate.
• In their single direct encounter, Oetzbach claimed victory over Barsukov 6-4, 6-2.
• Under extreme pressure, neither has played a tiebreak against each other.
• Oetzbach generally faces stronger opponents, with an average opponent rank of 348.81 versus Barsukov’s 448.
• In deciding sets against all competitors, Oetzbach has a winning rate of 64%, which could prove pivotal in tight situations, as Barsukov sits at 57%.
• Currently, Barsukov displays better breakpoint conversion, with a rate of 40.51% compared to Oetzbach's 32.39%.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Barsukov and Oetzbach appears closely matched, with both players showcasing different strengths and weaknesses.

Barsukov demonstrates a slight edge in second serve points and return performance on opponents' second serves. However, Oetzbach holds the advantage in overall match performance and tackling stronger opponents.

On surfaces, Oetzbach’s superior performance on hard courts contrasts with Barsukov's preference for clay, making the match surface a potential game-changer.

Given these factors and Oetzbach's stronger recent track record, Oetzbach is the likely favorite to claim victory in this encounter.