Kirill Kivattsev vs Nino Serdarusic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kivattsev has demonstrated stronger second serve performance by winning 48.39% of points compared to Serdarusic's 42.86% over the last six months. Could this give Kivattsev a crucial edge?
• Regarding return games, Serdarusic has slightly better performance on opponents' second serves, winning 47.85% as opposed to Kivattsev's 45.89%.
• Kivattsev and Serdarusic display stark differences on first serve returns, with Serdarusic winning 30.1% compared to Kivattsev's 23.88%, potentially indicating a better defensive return game by Serdarusic.
• In high-pressure situations, Kivattsev excels at saving breakpoints, achieving a rate of 53.57%, whereas Serdarusic has saved only 45.21%.
• Considering the past year, Kivattsev boasts a stronger overall performance with a win rate of 57.58%, while Serdarusic has won just 38.71% of his matches.
• On different surfaces, Kivattsev prefers grass courts with a 75% win rate, but struggles more on hard courts. In contrast, Serdarusic's best performance is on clay.
• Kivattsev is more accustomed to lower-tier events with a strong win record at Futures level, whereas Serdarusic competes more frequently at Challenger level with less success.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Serdarusic leads with 2 wins compared to Kivattsev's single victory.
• Previous matches between these two have averaged almost 1:49, with deciding sets favoring Serdarusic historically.
• In encounters featuring tiebreaks and deciding sets, Serdarusic has shown resilience, winning all tiebreaks and the only deciding set they played against Kivattsev.
• Kivattsev has faced generally lower-ranked opponents, which might question the competitiveness of his record compared to Serdarusic's tougher opposition.
• Kivattsev's win rate in deciding sets over the past year sits at 50% compared to Serdarusic's 27%, indicating perceived strength under long match conditions.
• Both players exhibit similar break-point conversion rates, with Serdarusic just slightly more effective at 30.19% compared to Kivattsev's 29.91%.

Editorial Prediction (May 27, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Kivattsev and Serdarusic promises intrigue given their past encounters and contrasting styles.

Kivattsev's superior win rate and ability to handle pressure situations with a high breakpoint saving rate could prove vital in crucial moments of the match.

While Serdarusic's better return stats add an interesting dimension, his struggles in converting crucial points and winning fewer matches this year could tilt the scales.

Considering Kivattsev's better performance in deciding sets and greater overall win rate, he appears to be the favorite to win this upcoming match.