Johan Nikles vs Peter Fajta Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When examining second serve performance over the past six months, Fajta edges slightly ahead with a 43.87% point win rate compared to Nikles' 43.19%.
• Nikles has a stronger return game, winning 48.16% of opponents' second serve points and 31.56% on first serves, whereas Fajta is at 45.59% and 27.67% respectively.
• Under pressure, Fajta has been more resilient, saving 57.89% of breakpoints; Nikles stands at 51.58%.
• Over the past year, Fajta's overall win rate is 69.35%, surpassing Nikles' 59.32%.
• Surface preferences vary, with Nikles excelling on Hard courts (62%), while Fajta shines on I.hard surfaces (71%).
• Both players have focused their efforts on Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, with Fajta boasting a better win rate of 69.35% compared to Nikles' 62% in the past year.
• Nikles holds a 1-0 record in their head-to-head encounters, winning their only meeting on clay.
• When facing higher quality opponents, Fajta has engaged with players averaging a rank of 302.92, whereas Nikles' opponents averaged a rank of 344.39.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Nikles has a slight advantage, winning 45% compared to Fajta's 40% over the last year.
• In recent form, Nikles demonstrates superior break point conversion at 39.67%, while Fajta lags at 24.68%.

Editorial Prediction (May 16, 2025, UTC):

Both players have shown promising statistics in several key areas. Fajta tends to perform marginally better on second serve points, a critical aspect for maintaining momentum in a match.

Nikles, however, has built a stronger resume in return games and displays better breakpoint conversion rates, both essential for capitalizing on opponents' weaknesses. Additionally, his past victory over Fajta provides a psychological edge.

Their sole previous encounter on clay saw Nikles emerge victorious, which may influence their upcoming match-up, despite Fajta's superior overall winning record in the past year.

Given these insights, Nikles appears to have a slight advantage going into this match, showing strengths in key performance areas that may grant him the upper hand.