Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Liam Draxl Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the recent form of both players provides significant insights into the upcoming tennis match between Draxl and Kjaer. In terms of second serve performance over the past six months, Kjaer has excelled by winning 45.19% of points, surpassing Draxl's 40.93%. This statistic is highly relevant for predicting match outcomes as it often correlates with overall match success.

Examining return game statistics shows a divergence in their capabilities. Draxl, in recent form, has successfully won 49.58% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Kjaer's 42.38%. Conversely, when it comes to returning first serves, Kjaer slightly edges out Draxl, winning 27.75% as opposed to Draxl's 25.88%. These figures are crucial for determining which player might be favored in this head-to-head matchup.

When under pressure, analyzing break point conversion rates reveals that Draxl has converted 33.33% of opportunities while Kjaer has managed a slightly lower conversion rate of 31.97%. Similarly, Draxl has demonstrated resilience by saving 50.6% of break points, marginally outpacing Kjaer's capability at 49.17%. These performance metrics are valuable for live in-game predictions and betting.

Overarching performance analysis over the past year highlights that Kjaer has a marginally better win rate of 70.83% (W/L 34/14), compared to Draxl's 68.6% win percentage (W/L 59/27). However, it is essential to consider the quality of opponents each has faced; Draxl competed against higher-ranked opponents with an average rank of 324.72, while Kjaer's adversaries averaged a rank of 410.29.

Surface preferences and histories provide further context. Draxl's best career surface appears to be indoor hard courts with a win percentage of 70% (W/L 48/21), while Kjaer excels on clay surfaces, achieving a 73% win rate (W/L 19/7). Despite Draxl's proficiency on indoor hard, their worst performance comes on clay, whereas Kjaer's least favorable surface is hard courts.

At the level of play, Draxl has been more active in Challenger/ITF tournaments (>$10K), winning 62.07% of their matches, whereas Kjaer, participating primarily in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K), boasts a superior winning percentage of 76.67%. The disparity in tournament levels is relevant for predicting match outcomes, emphasizing Kjaer's predominance at lower-tier events.

Direct head-to-head encounters provide another layer of predictability. They have faced each other once, with Kjaer emerging victorious in that encounter. The last match witnessed Kjaer defeating Draxl at the Glasgow Challenger in a three-set contest. Considering matches going to a deciding set, Draxl is slightly more successful, winning 63% of such situations compared to Kjaer's 60%.

Factoring in all available statistics and form, Kjaer's consistent performance across different aspects coupled with a favorable head-to-head record suggests that Kjaer may have the upper hand in this upcoming match. Kjaer appears poised to leverage their recent form to secure yet another victory.