Nanari Katsumi vs Mahta Khanloo Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance favors Mahta Khanloo with a win percentage of 40.20% compared to Nanari Katsumi's 36.45%. Does this suggest Khanloo has a slight edge in maintaining service games? It appears so.
• When examining return game success, Katsumi leads in recent form by winning 53.20% of opponent's second serves and 36.83% of first serve returns. In comparison, Khanloo has achieved 50.51% and 31.55%, respectively. Can Katsumi's strong return game dictate the match flow? Potentially.
• Under pressure analysis reveals a negligible difference in breakpoints saved, with Katsumi at 44.65% and Khanloo at 44.44%.
• Performance over the past year shows Katsumi winning 46.94% of matches (23/26), slightly outperforming Khanloo's 41.67% (5/7).
• On preferred surfaces, Katsumi excels on clay with a 53% win rate, while Khanloo shows similar success on hard courts. Their weakest surfaces are indoor hard for Katsumi and grass for Khanloo.
• In terms of match level, Katsumi has won more in Challengers/ITF events at 51.35%, over Khanloo's 42.86%.
• Katsumi faced less challenging opponents on average (rank 412.67) compared to Khanloo's opponents (rank 200.75), possibly affecting win percentages.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Katsumi holds an advantage with a 54% win rate, while Khanloo has yet to win such a set recently.

Editorial Prediction (October 21, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the upcoming match, critical statistics such as second serve performance and return success will prove pivotal. Mahta Khanloo's slight lead in second serve points won could make a considerable impact by reducing opportunities for his opponent.

However, Nanari Katsumi's ability to return effectively and standout performance in deciding set situations provides a counterbalance. He outshines Khanloo in saving breakpoints and appears resilient under pressure.

Factoring in surface preferences, the players exhibit similar success rates on their best surfaces. Nevertheless, Katsumi's superior overall match performance and experience at Challengers/ITF level, despite facing lower-ranked opponents, suggests he possesses a competitive edge.

Taking all statistics into account, Nanari Katsumi is likely to emerge victorious in this forthcoming encounter.