Nick Hardt vs Iliyan Radulov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the recent form of both players, Radulov displays stronger performance metrics compared to Hardt. In particular, Radulov has secured 41.51% of points on their second serve over the last six months, whereas Hardt has only managed 33.59%. This statistic is highly correlated with match prediction accuracy.

In return games, Radulov has proven to excel with 48.12% of success in returning opponents' second serves, surpassing Hardt who has achieved 43.44% in this area. However, when it comes to first serve returns, Hardt shows a slight edge, winning 34.1% compared to Radulov's 31.19%. Such statistics often provide insight into which player is more favored in match predictions.

Under pressure, Radulov showcases resilience by saving 49.08% of breakpoints faced recently, while Hardt's performance stands at 32.5%. This metric can be crucial for in-game betting predictions. Additionally, Radulov has been more prolific in terms of match wins over the past year, with a win percentage of 67.05% (W/L 59/29) compared to Hardt's 54.76% (W/L 23/19).

Analyzing career surfaces, Radulov's best results come on indoor hard courts with a 75% win rate (W/L 3/1), while their weakest is on hard courts, winning 49% (W/L 17/18). Conversely, Hardt excels on clay with a 62% win percentage (W/L 150/93) but struggles on grass, where they have won only 33% (W/L 1/2).

In terms of competition level, Radulov has mainly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, winning 68.35% (W/L 54/25), whereas Hardt frequently participates in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, achieving a 62.96% win rate (W/L 17/10). Opponent quality also varies, as Radulov has faced opponents ranked, on average, at 326.39, while Hardt's opponents have averaged a rank of 261.62 over the last year.

Examining their head-to-head history, Hardt holds an advantage having won their only encounter, a three-set affair in the M 25 Tarragona tournament, demonstrating an ability to edge out Radulov in high-pressure situations, such as deciding sets. That match also indicates Hardt's slight psychological edge, given the past victory.

Lastly, in recent years, Hardt has shown improved efficiency in converting breakpoints with a 44% success rate, as opposed to Radulov's 31.28%. This could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of closely contested games.

Considering all available statistics and analyses, it appears that while Radulov shows consistency in several areas, Hardt's slight advantages particularly in head-to-head performance and breakpoint conversion, along with better results on Hard courts, may position them as the favorite to win the upcoming match.