Imanol Lopez Morillo vs Ryan Nijboer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Morillo has a slight edge in recent second serve performance, winning 44.67% of points compared to Nijboer's 42.98%.
• In returning opponents' second serves, Nijboer outshines Morillo, with a win percentage of 47.04% against Morillo's 43.87%.
• Regarding first serve returns, Morillo has an advantage, winning 32% of points compared to Nijboer's 28.36%.
• Under pressure, both players are nearly equal, with Morillo saving 52.54% of breakpoints and Nijboer saving slightly more at 52.88%.
• Morillo's win rate over the last year stands at 65%, while Nijboer has secured wins in 56.99% of his matches.
• On clay surfaces, both have their best career win percentage at 60% for Morillo, while Nijboer excels on hard surfaces with a 59% win rate.
• Evaluating play levels, Nijboer has shown a slight advantage with a 67.31% win rate in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments compared to Morillo's 65.79%.
• In their direct encounters, each has claimed one victory, making the head-to-head rivalry evenly poised.
• Matches between the two players average around 1 hour and 28 minutes without any going to a deciding set.
• Under high-pressure situations, neither player has an advantage as they have played zero tiebreaks against each other to date.
• Morillo's opponents have had a higher average ranking (329.35), suggesting a potentially tougher competition compared to Nijboer's average opponent rank of 481.31.
• In deciding sets, Morillo is more successful with a 70% win rate compared to Nijboer's 45%.
• For break points, Nijboer converts a higher percentage of opportunities at 36.32% versus Morillo's 31.25%.

Editorial Prediction (May 21, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance metrics, Morillo demonstrates strength in second serve success and first serve return games, slightly edging out Nijboer in these areas. However, Nijboer's superior ability to return second serves may neutralize some of Morillo's strengths.

Their shared lack of decisive set experience could make the match more unpredictable if it goes the distance, yet Morillo's strong deciding set record suggests he could have an upper hand in such scenarios.

Despite Nijboer showcasing better performance in break point conversions and potentially facing less challenging competition recently, Morillo's experience against higher-ranked players and overall win percentage might favor him in this clash.

Considering the head-to-head balance and current statistics, Morillo seems better positioned to secure a victory in their upcoming encounter.