James Duckworth vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do the second serve performances compare? In the past six months, Duckworth has secured 47.56% of second serve points, slightly better than Basilashvili’s 45%.
• Return game stats reveal a different dynamic: Basilashvili leads in winning points on opponents' second serves at 45.05%, compared to Duckworth's 38.97%. Similarly, Basilashvili performs better with first serve returns at 24.52% versus Duckworth's 21%.
• Examining responses under pressure, Basilashvili has the edge, saving 52.61% of breakpoints compared to Duckworth’s 51.71%.
• Who has a better win rate over the last year? Basilashvili boasts a 61.54% win rate in matches, surpassing Duckworth's 53.13%.
• Both players favor clay surfaces, but Duckworth holds a higher clay win percentage at 63%, while Basilashvili’s is 56%.
• Analyzing the level of play, Basilashvili achieves a higher win rate of 61.82% in lower-tier tournaments, while Duckworth records 46.15% in main tour matches.
• Consider opponent quality: Duckworth has faced tougher opposition, with an average opponent rank of 184.3 compared to Basilashvili’s 260.31.
• When a match reaches a deciding set, Basilashvili has a slight upper hand, winning 52% compared to Duckworth’s 47%.
• In recent form, Basilashvili also converts breakpoints more efficiently at 28.23%, while Duckworth manages 24.27%.

Editorial Prediction (June 8, 2025, UTC):

Performance patterns highlight some clear comparative strengths for both players. Duckworth’s stronger second serve performance could provide him a slight edge in maintaining service games. However, Basilashvili appears to have stronger return game statistics, potentially posing a threat to Duckworth’s serve.

Considering under-pressure performance and overall win rate, Basilashvili presents as a more resilient competitor, slightly better at saving breakpoints and securing wins in crucial deciding sets. This tenacity might influence the match outcome.

Surface preferences also show an interesting dynamic; although Duckworth slightly outpaces on clay, they both excel here, which nullifies the advantage somewhat.

The player level comparison suggests Basilashvili might have an easier task at this event tier, given his higher win rate in comparable tournaments. Furthermore, his better breakpoint conversion rate might allow him to capitalize on pivotal moments.

Based on recent trends and comparative analysis, Basilashvili appears slightly more likely to secure victory in the upcoming match.