Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Ricardas Berankis Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recently, Berankis has a superior second serve performance, winning 47.57% of points compared to Kjaer’s 42.57%. How might this influence the match outcome? It's an important indicator of match predictions.
• In return games, Kjaer excels by winning 46.16% of opponents’ second serve points, slightly more than Berankis at 44.12%. Will this edge make a difference?
• For first serve returns, Kjaer also outperforms Berankis with a rate of 29.64% versus 24.84%.
• When under pressure, Berankis has saved a higher percentage of breakpoints (58.46%) compared to Kjaer (50.15%), suggesting resilience under critical moments.
• Over the last year, Kjaer has a slightly higher match win rate (61.76%) compared to Berankis (56.86%), indicating consistent performance.
• On indoor hard surfaces, a preferred surface for both, Kjaer holds a narrow edge with a win rate of 68% compared to Berankis’s 66%.
• Considering match levels, Kjaer has been playing competitive tennis at higher levels, with a 63.16% win rate compared to Berankis’s 57.14%.
• Both players have faced opponents of similar average ranks, Berankis at 316.75 and Kjaer at 310.99, so their experience against competitive opponents is comparable.
• In deciding sets, Kjaer slightly outperforms Berankis, boasting a 61% win rate compared to 59%.
• When it comes to converting breakpoints, Kjaer has a noticeable advantage with a 36.74% conversion rate compared to Berankis’s 31.25%.

Editorial Prediction (August 1, 2025, UTC):

As we examine the recent trends and performance metrics, Kjaer appears to have a slight edge in several key aspects. His ability to win more return games and first serve return points suggests he might keep Berankis under constant pressure during serve games.

Though Berankis shows stronger breakpoint defense, Kjaer's higher breakpoint conversion rate implies he could capitalize better on critical opportunities.

Additionally, Kjaer's recent superior performance in matches at a higher competition level, coupled with his track record on indoors hard courts, positions him favorably.

Given these factors, Kjaer is slightly favored to win this upcoming tennis match, though the competition promises to be closely contested.