Ilya Snitari vs Kirill Kivattsev Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Snitari has been winning 46.83% of points on their second serve over the last six months, while Kivattsev holds a slight edge with 47.93%. Which player uses their second serve more effectively to gain an advantage? Kivattsev appears to have a marginal benefit.
• Return Game Stats: While Snitari wins 44.14% of their opponent's second serve points, Kivattsev outperforms slightly at 46.51%. Interestingly, in return of first serves, Snitari has a slight upper hand with 26.15% compared to Kivattsev’s 24.81%.
• Under Pressure: Snitari is more proficient at saving breakpoints, managing to save 63.27% compared to Kivattsev’s 55.02%. Could this resilience offer Snitari a crucial edge in stressful match situations? Possibly so.
• Performance Overview: Over the past year, Snitari has won 57.78% of their matches, whereas Kivattsev has a slightly higher win rate of 59.42%. While Kivattsev has played more matches, Snitari holds a slight head-to-head victory.
• Best Surface: Snitari excels on clay with a 65% win record, while Kivattsev's best results come on grass with a 75% win rate. Both show less proficiency on hard courts, with Snitari at 57% and Kivattsev at 53%.
• Player Level: In the last year, Snitari has participated mostly in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, winning 61.76% of those matches, while Kivattsev wins 63.33% in similar competitions.
• Head-to-Head Record: In their sole encounter, Snitari emerged victorius, winning 6-4, 6-4, on clay, a surface favoring Snitari, suggesting a possible psychological and tactical advantage.
• Opponent Quality: Snitari faces players with an average ranking of 404.31, while Kivattsev competes against players ranked 135.16 on average, signifying a higher-quality of opponents for Kivattsev.
• Deciding Set Performance: Over the past year, Snitari’s 57% win rate in deciding sets eclipses Kivattsev’s 47%, indicating better performance in high-stakes situations.
• Break Point Conversion: Recently, Snitari has converted 21.43% of breakpoints, whereas Kivattsev shows higher proficiency with a 33.33% conversion rate, posing a crucial factor during their upcoming match.

Editorial Prediction (June 20, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the statistics and recent gameplay, there are clear strengths and advantages possessed by both players. Kivattsev edges slightly ahead in second serve performance and can capitalize more effectively on break point opportunities. These factors are critical in close matches.

Conversely, Snitari's ability to save breakpoints and perform under pressure, along with a marginally better first serve return rate, indicates resilience when it matters most. Notably, Snitari's win on their favored clay surface during their only head-to-head matchup further solidifies this.

Considering Kivattsev often competes against higher-ranked players, it suggests a higher level of experience and competition readiness. However, Snitari’s superior deciding set performance, paired with the psychological advantage from previous success, slightly tilts the balance in their favor.

While both competitors stand out in different areas, the prediction leans towards Snitari as the likely winner, given their proven ability to capitalize on critical moments during matches, their previous win against Kivattsev, and perform under pressure.