James Duckworth vs Beibit Zhukayev Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When assessing the players based on their second serve performance, Zhukayev holds a slight edge. Over the past six months, Zhukayev secured 49.35% of his second serve points, surpassing Duckworth's 47.88%. This metric is crucial, as it tends to align with match prediction accuracy. Similarly, in terms of return game efficiency, Zhukayev has a marginal advantage, winning 42.93% of his opponent's second serve points, compared to Duckworth's 41.36%. The figures for first serve returns are close, with Zhukayev leading at 21.11% and Duckworth at 20.74%. These statistics are particularly influential in determining the favored player in a head-to-head comparison.

Under pressure, Zhukayev shows a competitive edge by saving 60% of breakpoints recently, while Duckworth managed to save 56.04%. This statistic might be particularly insightful for those interested in in-game betting strategies. Over the last year, Zhukayev has a win rate of 55.71% (39/31 W/L), closely competing with Duckworth's 56.16% (41/32 W/L). This performance overview offers a comprehensive prediction backbone.

Analyzing surface proficiency, Zhukayev excels on grass with a 57% win record, yet struggles on clay with 42%. Conversely, Duckworth performs best on clay, achieving an impressive 64% win rate, while his weakest showing is on indoor hard courts, at 53%. The event level they typically play at also influences predictions, as Zhukayev has had a 53.7% success rate in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, whereas Duckworth boasts a superior 72.41% in similar events.

In their direct head-to-head encounters, Duckworth has dominated with three wins out of four matches against Zhukayev. However, Zhukayev claimed victory in their last encounter, held at the Surbiton Challenger on 06-06-2024, winning 6-4, 7-6(4). Their matches generally last around 1 hour and 41 minutes, with both failing to reach a deciding set, thus offering limited predictive insights in scenarios where the match is tied.

In high-pressure situations, such as tiebreaks, Duckworth leads with three wins out of four. Opponent quality is another metric to consider, with Zhukayev facing competitors averaging a rank of 256.03 over the last year, whereas Duckworth faced more formidable opponents, with an average rank of 195.86. Moreover, when it comes to deciding sets against all players, Duckworth holds a stronger track record, winning 55% compared to Zhukayev's 36% over the past year.

Given these statistical parameters, Duckworth appears to be the likely winner of the match, driven by his solid record against Zhukayev and overall stronger quality of opponents faced. While past performance is a strong indicator, one should remain attentive to current event statistics to gauge form and adjust predictions as necessary.