Alexander Kotzen vs Nikita Filin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent performance on second serve is closely contested, with Nikita Filin slightly ahead, winning 49.21% of points, compared to Alexander Kotzen's 47.31%.
• In return games, Kotzen demonstrates a stronger ability to win points on the opponent's second serve at 45.52%, while Filin manages just 34.41%.
• Analyzing first serve return, Filin wins 30.43% of points, marginally better than Kotzen's 28.16%.
• Under pressure, Kotzen excels in saving breakpoints, with a rate of 51.09% compared to Filin's 47.62%.
• Overall match performance shows Kotzen has won 62.50% of their matches in the last year, while Filin has only won 42.86%.
• Hard courts seem to favor Kotzen, boasting a career win rate of 64% on this surface, whereas Filin excels on clay with a win rate of 64%.
• In tournament settings, Kotzen has a higher match win rate at the $10K level, securing victory in 68.18% of their encounters. Filin holds a 40.00% win rate at the same level.
• When facing higher-ranked opponents, Kotzen has typically played against those ranked around 377, whereas Filin faces stronger competitors with an average rank of 122.
• What about deciding set performance? Kotzen edges out with a 57% success rate in deciding sets versus Filin's 50%.
• Kotzen's breakpoint conversion is lower than Filin's, with Filin converting 54.55% of chances compared to Kotzen's 34.12%.

Editorial Prediction (November 12, 2025, UTC):

In examining both players' recent form and historical performance, there are key strengths and weaknesses that stand out. Alexander Kotzen demonstrates solid performance under pressure, saving a higher percentage of breakpoints and showing proficiency in deciding sets.

While Nikita Filin holds a slight edge on second serve points and breakpoint conversion, the overall playing conditions, including court surface preference and recent win rates, lean in Kotzen's favor.

Considering these factors, Alexander Kotzen is the likely favorite to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.