Cezar Cretu vs Petr Nesterov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do their second serve percentages compare? Cretu manages a 40.76% success rate, while Nesterov outperforms slightly with 44.23%.
• On returning second serves, both are almost equal with Cretu at 48.1% and Nesterov at 48.31%.
• Whose first serve return is more effective? Nesterov holds an advantage with 33.94% compared to Cretu's 31.72%.
• Under pressure, particularly in breakpoint situations, Nesterov leads by saving 49.6% of breakpoints compared to Cretu's 46.53%.
• Over the past year, both players showcase similar match-win consistency, with Cretu slightly ahead at 64.18% compared to Nesterov's 63.38%.
• Regarding surface preference, Cretu excels on Clay with a 70% win rate, whereas Nesterov shows strength on Indoor Hard courts with a 65% success rate.
• Participation level in tournaments shows minor differences with Cretu locking in a 69.77% win rate in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K compared to Nesterov’s 70.83% in the same category.
• Direct head-to-head history is perfectly balanced, with each player winning 2 matches and 5 sets apiece.
• In tight matches featuring tiebreaks, Nesterov shows resilience with 3 tiebreak wins to Cretu's single victory.
• Does the opponent’s average rank matter? Nesterov has faced relatively tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 400.11 against Cretu's 422.34.
• In potential deciding sets, Nesterov’s record is stronger, having emerged victorious in 64% of such situations over the past year compared to Cretu’s 56%.
• When it comes to breakpoint conversion, Cretu's 42.06% success rate gives him an edge over Nesterov’s 36.26%.

Editorial Prediction (May 11, 2025, UTC):

Both players exhibit strengths and vulnerabilities. Cretu exhibits proficiency in clay court conditions while Nesterov performs better on Indoor Hard surfaces.

Under pressure, particularly during tiebreaks and breakpoint opportunities, Nesterov shows slight superiority. His first serve return and experience against higher-ranked opponents could also factor into his favor.

Given the current stats and considering their ability to play under pressure, Nesterov might have a slight edge in this upcoming matchup.