Johan Nikles vs Thomas Faurel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Nikles has a slight edge with second serve performance, winning 43.32% of points compared to Faurel's 40.71%. Does this margin influence match outcome predictions? Yes, it often does.
• In recent return games, Nikles outperforms Faurel on opponents' second serves at 49.94% to 48.29% and also leads in first serve returns at 33.31% to 29.75%.
• Under pressure, Nikles saves 50% of breakpoints, a slight advantage over Faurel's 48.74% in tense situations.
• Overall performance over the last year shows Nikles with a winning percentage of 62.3% and Faurel close behind at 61.54%.
• Surface proficiency shows Nikles excelling on Hard courts at 62%, while Faurel performs best on Clay at 57%.
• Both players compete mainly in the $10K Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, with very similar winning records, Nikles at 64.41% and Faurel at 64.58%.
• Nikles frequently competes against lower-ranked opponents, averaging 326.3, while Faurel faces stronger opponents with an average rank of 157.88. Could this indicate greater experience against stiffer competition for Faurel? Potentially, yes.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Faurel has a marginally better record, winning 42% compared to Nikles' 38%.
• Currently, Nikles has shown better breakpoint conversion in recent form at 43.06% against Faurel's 36.07%.

Editorial Prediction (September 5, 2025, UTC):

With both players showing similar overall winning percentages and competing primarily in similar-level tournaments, their recent form could provide the deciding factor. In recent months, Nikles has demonstrated stronger second serve performance and return game stats, which might be decisive.

Despite Faurel facing tougher opponents in past matches, Nikles' record on Hard courts and strength in converting breakpoints may give him a slight edge. However, Faurel's advantage in deciding sets cannot be overlooked, potentially making this match a closely contested one.

Considering the slight statistical advantages, Nikles appears to be slightly favored to win the upcoming match, leveraging his consistent performance in key areas.