Nick Hardt vs Ivan Gakhov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Nick Hardt has a second serve winning percentage of 41.16% in recent form, while Ivan Gakhov has a slightly better percentage at 45.60%. Could this give Gakhov an edge?
• On return games, Nick Hardt claims 45.80% against opponents' second serves, but Ivan Gakhov outperforms with 48.60%.
• For first serve returns, Nick Hardt excels with 31.41%, while Ivan Gakhov lags at 26.11%.
• Under pressure, Ivan Gakhov saves 57.74% of breakpoints, surpassing Nick Hardt's 52.51%.
• In the last year, Ivan Gakhov edges Nick Hardt in overall match wins, standing at 60.00% versus 57.50%.
• Clay is the favored surface for both players, with Nick Hardt winning 61% of matches and Ivan Gakhov at 63%.
• Nick Hardt's primary experience is at Futures/ITF levels, with a strong 70.37% win rate.
• In contrast, Ivan Gakhov has mostly competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K, securing a win rate of 46.81%.
• Head-to-head, Nick Hardt has a superior record with three wins to Ivan Gakhov's one in their past four encounters.
• Their last meeting was notably won by Nick Hardt on clay, which is both players' best surface.
• When matches go the distance, Ivan Gakhov shines with a 60% win rate in deciding sets compared to Nick Hardt's 29%.
• Nick Hardt has faced tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 308.05 compared to Ivan Gakhov's 329.7.

Editorial Prediction (September 27, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance statistics of both players, Ivan Gakhov displays a slight edge in second serve points won and breakpoints saved, which could be crucial in turning tight moments in his favor.

While Nick Hardt holds a stronger track record in head-to-head matches and on first-serve return games, Gakhov's adeptness in deciding sets presents him as a formidable opponent when matches extend into critical phases.

Despite Nick Hardt’s advantage on clay and historical success against Gakhov, the latter’s ability to maintain consistency under pressure could tilt the balance. Moreover, considering recent opponent quality, Nick Hardt has been tested against higher-ranked players, potentially giving him a competitive advantage.

Taking all factors into account, the matchup appears evenly poised. However, given Ivan Gakhov's recent success in high-pressure scenarios and his marginally superior winning percentages in crucial metrics, he might emerge as the slight favorite in this encounter.