Ivan Gakhov vs Ryan Nijboer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance affect match outcomes? Ivan Gakhov's recent performance on second serves is stronger, with a win rate of 45.68%, compared to Ryan Nijboer's 39.55%.
• Return game stats show Ivan Gakhov's edge, winning 48.65% of opponent's second serve points recently, slightly higher than Ryan Nijboer's 47.38%.
• However, Ryan Nijboer has the advantage on first serve returns, capturing 29.89% of points, whereas Ivan Gakhov manages 26.17%.
• Under pressure, Ivan Gakhov outperforms with a breakpoint save rate of 56.29%, compared to Ryan Nijboer's 50.76%.
• Based on match performance over the past year, Ivan Gakhov has a win percentage of 59.26%, higher than Ryan Nijboer's 55.68%.
• Examining career surface performance, Ryan Nijboer excels on hard courts while Ivan Gakhov has a distinct advantage on clay.
• In tournament levels, Ryan Nijboer shows a strong 65.96% win rate at the Futures/Satellites level, while Ivan Gakhov competes more at the Challenger level.
• Direct head-to-head history shows Ivan Gakhov leads with one victory, where they've won 2 out of 3 sets played against Ryan Nijboer.
• The average rank of opponents faced suggests Ivan Gakhov (335.42) has played against stronger competitors compared to Ryan Nijboer's opponents (457.02) in the last 12 months.
• In deciding set scenarios, Ivan Gakhov has a superior performance, winning 58% compared to Ryan Nijboer's 36%.

Editorial Prediction (October 3, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent trends and head-to-head statistics, Ivan Gakhov holds a slight advantage in key areas such as second serve performance and pressure situations, which can significantly influence the match outcome. His experience against higher-ranked opponents over the past year may inform better tactical responses under competitive conditions.

While Ryan Nijboer showcases strengths on hard court surfaces and in return games, the match's clay setting and Gakhov's comfort on this surface may tip the scales in favor of the Russian player. Gakhov's ability to win deciding sets also provides added edge if the match extends into a tight three-set battle.

Overall, considering these factors, Ivan Gakhov appears to be the likely candidate to emerge victorious in their upcoming tennis match.