Matheus Pucinelli De Almeida vs Nicolas Kicker Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Almeida's second serve performance over the last six months indicates a win of 43.21% of points, slightly surpassing Kicker's 40.57%. Could this small edge predict match outcomes? It often does.
• When returning, Almeida has secured 47.58% of opponent's second serve points recently, edging past Kicker's 43.25% success rate.
• In first serve returns, Almeida is marginally ahead with 29.44% compared to Kicker's 28.85%.
• Despite these serving advantages, Kicker has saved 50% of breakpoints, slightly better than Almeida's 49.19% rate.
• Over the past year, Kicker's match win rate is 64.81%, surpassing Almeida's 61.11% in overall matches.
• Both players excel on clay surfaces, but Kicker has more experience with a 60% win rate compared to Almeida’s 61%.
• In Challenger/ITF tournaments, Kicker shows a higher success rate of 63.64% compared to Almeida's 58.93% over the last year.
• In direct head-to-head, Kicker leads with 2 wins to Almeida's 1, and in sets, Kicker leads slightly with 5 to 4.
• The average match duration between them is long, lasting 3 hours and 3 minutes on average.
• Under extreme pressure, Kicker has won both tiebreaks played against Almeida.
• Kicker has played against slightly lower-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 360.93 versus Almeida's 323.96.
• Kicker displays impressive performance in deciding sets, winning 75% compared to Almeida's 39% in the last 12 months.
• Recent breakpoint conversion reveals Kicker's ability to capitalize better at 36.26%, against Almeida’s 30.87% rate.

Editorial Prediction (May 11, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match is set to be a tightly contested battle between Almeida and Kicker. Recent form, particularly in serving and returning, suggests Almeida has the edge with a slight advantage in winning points on both their and their opponent’s second serves.

Despite this, Kicker's match win percentage over the past year and his success under pressure give him a critical advantage. The head-to-head stats favor Kicker, especially in deciding sets and tiebreak situations where he has consistently performed better.

Kicker's experience and better breakpoint conversion rate make him a formidable opponent who capitalizes effectively on opportunities. Although Almeida has strengths, Kicker's tactical gameplay and resilience in crucial moments suggest he is more likely to emerge victorious in this match.