Alex Rybakov vs Govind Nanda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does recent second serve performance compare? Nanda has won 45.45% of second serve points, slightly less than Rybakov's 48.46%, indicating Rybakov might have a slight edge here.
• Looking at return game stats, Nanda has won 42.62% of their opponent's second serve points, while Rybakov has a marginally better rate at 45.96%. For first serve returns, however, Nanda excels with 29.98% compared to Rybakov's 25.59%, showing Nanda's particular strength in this area.
• When facing pressure situations, Rybakov has a higher breakpoint saving percentage at 54.46% compared to Nanda's 50.54%, which could be crucial.
• Considering match performance over the last year, Rybakov has a superior win percentage of 67.8% against Nanda's 56.72%, suggesting consistent overall performance.
• On different surfaces, Nanda performs best on Hard courts with a 60% win rate, while Rybakov shows greatest success on I.hard surfaces at 63%, indicating contrasting surface strengths.
• In tournaments, Rybakov has fared better on the Challengers/ITF circuits with a win rate of 63.33%, compared to Nanda's 47.62%.
• Head-to-head encounters reveal Rybakov leads 2-1 overall, with Rybakov having a record of five set wins to Nanda's two, suggesting Rybakov's advantage in their past meetings.
• Why check opponent quality stats? Nanda has faced stronger opponents with an average rank of 319.88, compared to Rybakov's mean opponent rank of 395.47. Despite Rybakov's favorable win percentage, Nanda's results against higher-ranked players showcase resilience and potential.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Nanda has a slight edge, winning 60% of such sets over the last year against Rybakov's 58%.
• For breakpoint conversion, both players are closely matched, with Rybakov slightly ahead at 29% compared to Nanda's 27.78%.

Editorial Prediction (June 3, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Nanda and Rybakov is set to be a closely contested battle, with each player displaying specific strengths. Nanda exhibits a stronger performance on first serve returns, while Rybakov holds an advantage on second serve performance.

Rybakov's better breakpoint saving and overall recent win percentage further strengthen his favorability in this matchup. However, Nanda has proven better in deciding sets, and his exposure to higher-ranked opponents might equip him with valuable resilience.

Given Rybakov's superior head-to-head record and recent form, he is poised as the likely winner for the upcoming match, though Nanda's ability to rise under pressure should not be underestimated.