Prediction of Igor Kudriashov vs Francesco Forti at M25 Monastir 10-08-25

• How does second serve performance compare between the players? Francesco Forti has a slight edge here, winning 48.74% of second serve points in the last six months compared to Igor Kudriashov's 43.72%.
• When it comes to return games, Kudriashov has an advantage, capturing 47.55% of opponents' second serve points, while Forti secures 42.15%.
• In first serve returns, Kudriashov again outperforms Forti, with returns of 28.00% compared to 24.34%.
• Under pressure, Forti shows increased resilience, saving 51.50% of breakpoints, surpassing Kudriashov's 43.79%.
• What about overall match performance in the last year? Forti has a stronger record, winning 66.67% of his matches compared to Kudriashov's 57.50%.
• Both players have a career best win percentage on Hard courts, each holding a 61% success rate.
• At which tournament level does each player perform better? Forti has excelled in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, winning 75.76% compared to Kudriashov’s 57.50%.
• Regarding opponent quality, Kudriashov has played against tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 246.38 compared to Forti’s 334.62.
• Who performs better in deciding sets? Forti has demonstrated superior performance, winning 57% of deciding sets over the last year, over Kudriashov’s 46%.

Editorial Prediction (October 8, 2025, UTC):

Igor Kudriashov and Francesco Forti present intriguing contrasts in their recent performances. While Kudriashov holds an edge in return game statistics, Forti excels in pressure situations, evidenced by his higher breakpoint save percentage.

On the overarching match performance, Forti has distinctly outpaced Kudriashov over the past year, boasting a higher win percentage and greater success in deciding sets.

Although Kudriashov has encountered tougher opponents, Forti's consistent success in the Futures/Satellites/ITF circuit suggests a commendable level of play against his peers.

Given these factors, Francesco Forti is more likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.