Denis Yevseyev vs Johan Nikles Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Denis Yevseyev has won 41.86% of points on his second serve in the last six months, while Johan Nikles slightly edges him with 41.99%. Could this marginal difference impact the match outcome?
• Return Game Stats: On his opponent's second serve, Yevseyev wins 47.55% of points, closely trailing Nikles who wins 47.68%. For first serve returns, Nikles performs better at 31.85% compared to Yevseyev's 28.95%, offering a potential advantage.
• Under Pressure: Breakpoint saving percentages show Yevseyev with a slight edge, saving 49.11% compared to Nikles' 48.79%. Will this give Yevseyev an edge in pressure situations?
• Overall Performance: Over the last year, Yevseyev has won 45.33% of his matches, while Nikles impresses with a 60.66% win rate. This suggests Nikles generally has a stronger recent performance.
• Surface Preference: Both players have their best career win percentage on hard courts at 56%. Yevseyev's weakness is on grass with a 40% win rate, while Nikles struggles on indoor hard courts, winning only 21% of matches.
• Recent Tournament Level: Yevseyev mostly plays in Challengers/ITF events, winning 40.68% of matches, whereas Nikles competes mainly in Futures/Satellites, with a 63.64% win rate, revealing a performance level difference based on tournament type.
• Opponent Quality: Yevseyev has faced tougher opponents over the past year, with an average rank of 247.04, compared to Nikles' opponents who average a rank of 382.54. How might this affect the competitiveness of their current match?
• Deciding Set Performance: In matches that go to a deciding set, Yevseyev has won 39% of these scenarios, while Nikles has won 44%, indicating Nikles might have an edge in tightly contested matches.
• Event-Specific Performance: Players may perform differently depending on the event. Current event stats, if available, should also be considered.

Editorial Prediction (November 27, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Denis Yevseyev and Johan Nikles presents an intriguing contest, considering the subtle statistical differences between the two players.

While both players exhibit similar second-serve winning percentages, slight edges in return statistics and deciding set outcomes suggest Nikles might have an advantage. Nikles' superior overall win rate over the last year is also notable.

Another interesting factor is the level of competition faced, with Yevseyev taking on higher-ranked opponents on average. Yet, Nikles' performance at Futures/Satellites events could reflect consistent match success, even if against lesser-ranked foes.

Taking into account the comparison of performance and pressure resistance, Johan Nikles is predicted to have a marginal edge and is likely to win the match, driven by his higher win rate and return game prowess.