Jay Clarke vs Nick Hardt Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who excels in second serve point conversion? Clarke performs slightly better on their second serve, winning 41.28% of points compared to Hardt's 39.36%, offering a small competitive edge.
• How do they fare in return games? Although both players show competence, Hardt narrowly outperforms Clarke on return stats, especially first serve returns (33.39% to Clarke's 28.63%).
• Clarke is superior under pressure, saving 48.28% of breakpoints faced, contrasted with Hardt's 43.86%, indicating resilience in tense situations.
• Clarke boasts a more impressive match win percentage over the last year at 67.78%, overshadowing Hardt's 37.5%, suggesting a stronger recent overall performance.
• Both players prefer clay courts, but Clarke's higher career win rate on this surface (67%) slightly edges out Hardt's 61%, indicating a potential advantage on this surface.
• Clarke frequently competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, with a high win rate of 79.37%, compared to Hardt's 42.86% in Challengers/ITF tournaments.
• In assessing opponent quality, Hardt generally competes against higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank comparison favoring Hardt (282.25 vs. 418.58).
• If the match proceeds to a deciding set, Clarke shows a notable advantage, winning 48% of such sets compared to Hardt's 10%.
• Break point conversion remains closely matched, with Clarke converting 37.05% of opportunities, almost on par with Hardt's 37.5%.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, Clarke's overall stats suggest a slight advantage. Their superior performance in second serve points and ability to handle pressure with breakpoints could be key factors.

Their strong win percentage over the past year and better track record on clay courts provide Clarke with the groundwork for a potentially successful match.

Although Hardt performs well in return games and usually faces tougher opponents, the deciding set performance leans heavily in favor of Clarke, indicating that they hold the upper hand in crucial moments.

Analyzing these factors collectively, Clarke appears to be the likely winner in this match.