Matias Soto vs Petr Nesterov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Imagine a tennis duel where Soto and Nesterov are not just sending fuzzy balls flying but also competing for the title of "Second Serve Virtuoso!" Soto, with a modest 43.52% win rate on second serve points in the past six months, is closely tailgated by Nesterov at a slightly superior 43.87%. Clearly, both players have a knack for making their second serves as enjoyable as a three-hour tennis match in the sun.

When the roles are reversed, and it's all about how they handle their opponents' second serves, Nesterov takes the slight advantage, capturing 48.34% of those points compared to Soto's 47.28%. First serve returns are another story, with Nesterov's nimble footwork grabbing a remarkable 32.68%, while Soto manages 23.67% — perhaps he's just more courteous when it comes to letting first serves pass by.

Under pressure, Soto transforms into a wall with a 52.85% success rate in saving those tense break points, while Nesterov holds his own at 47.39%. Perfect for those moments when a strong poker face and a fast racket really come in handy! And when it comes to translating court presence into wins, Soto has claimed victory in 63.41% of his matches over the past year, while Nesterov has slightly outpaced him at 65.28%.

Nesterov’s mastery on indoor hard courts, boasting a 65% win record, shows he loves the indoors. Meanwhile, Soto is serenading clay courts with a 63% win streak and isn't as thrill-seeking on indoor hard courts, winning just 44%. Nesterov’s Achilles' heel, however, seems to be regular hard courts, where he drops to a 63% win rate. It’s like both of them have their preferred dance floors set!

Drifting into the stats fog of player levels, Soto has found most of his victories in Challengers/ITF tournaments, securing wins in only 47.73% of these endeavors. In contrast, Nesterov roams the Futures/Satellites looking like a force to be reckoned with, dominating a nifty 69.81% of matches. No wonder rank stats spot Soto’s average opponent at rank 355.21, making him a competitor of formidable foes compared to Nesterov's average competitor ranked at 397.86.

In the heat of a deciding set face-off, Nesterov tends to emerge victorious, swaggering away with a 62% success rate. Soto, on the other hand, seems to have slightly less mileage juice in the crucial moments, sealing victory in 53% of these pressure-packed climaxes.

Looking at one of the most thrilling on-court scenarios, the break point conversion, and it's advantage Nesterov again! In recent matches, he’s converted a whopping 37.16% of break points, while Soto transforms just 27.96% of these into a change of serve. With all these quirky stats in your corner, it seems fitting that Nesterov marches into this match with a statistical edge, likely to wave that winner's wand a little more confidently.