Jakub Nicod vs Murkel Dellien Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve: Dellien's recent second serve performance shows a win rate of 43.57% of points, slightly lower than Nicod's 43.73%. Could this minute difference be a deciding factor?
• Return Game: Dellien has a slight disadvantage on opponent's second serve returns at 48.32% compared to Nicod's 49.07%. However, Dellien leads on first serve returns with 30.55% over Nicod's 28.61%. Could first serve returns change the game's outcome?
• Pressure Handling: Dellien excels in saving breakpoints, with a 56.94% success rate, slightly higher than Nicod's 52.87%.
• Overall Performance: Over the past year, Dellien has won 45% of matches versus Nicod's stronger 64.15% win rate. Does this give Nicod the upper hand?
• Surface Preference: Dellien thrives on Clay with a 60% win rate, while struggling on Grass with 0%. Conversely, Nicod shines on Hard courts, achieving a 77% win rate. Will the match's surface be a key influence?
• Competitive Level: Dellien typically competes in higher-level Challengers/ITF tournaments with a win rate of 49.06%. Nicod predominates in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, boasting a 66.67% win rate. How does the competition level affect predictions?
• Opponent Quality: Dellien has faced higher-caliber opponents averaging a rank of 269.87, unlike Nicod's average opponent rank of 371.6.
• Deciding Sets: Nicod exhibits superior performance in deciding sets, winning 76% compared to Dellien's 55% over the last year.
• Breakpoint Conversion: When opportunities arise to capitalize on their opponent’s serve, both players show similar proficiency, with Nicod slightly leading at 40.71% over Dellien’s 40.21%.

Editorial Prediction (July 28, 2025, UTC):

In evaluating the upcoming match, Nicod's overall recent performance indicates a slight statistical advantage. This advantage is attributable to a higher overall win rate and a superior record in deciding sets, which can be crucial in closely contested matches.

Despite Dellien's advantage in first serve returns and tournament experience, Nicod's better pressure handling and surface versatility give him the edge.

Given these factors, with Nicod's consistent performance and strengths, he is most likely to win the upcoming tennis match.