Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Edas Butvilas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Edas Butvilas and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer differ in second serve performance? Edas Butvilas leads with 46.84% of points won compared to 41.59% for Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, indicating a slight edge in this area.
• When it comes to returning game stats, Edas Butvilas has won 46.59% of opponent's second serve points, whereas Nicolai Budkov Kjaer trails with 43.95%. However, Kjaer leads in first serve returns, winning 30.26% of points compared to Butvilas's 27.02%.
• In handling pressure, Edas Butvilas has saved 56.89% of breakpoints, outperforming Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, who saved 49.71%. This suggests Butvilas may maintain composure better under challenging situations.
• Assessing overall match performance over the past year, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer boasts a higher win rate of 65.43% compared to 51.61% for Edas Butvilas.
• Analyzing performance by surface, Butvilas excels on Hard courts with a 65% win rate, while Kjaer performs best on Indoor Hard courts, securing 73% of wins.
• At the Challenger/ITF level above $10K, Kjaer again surpasses Butvilas in win rate, securing victories in 67.35% of matches compared to Butvilas's 53.45%.
• Edas Butvilas has faced opponents with a slightly higher average rank of 304.29 compared to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's opponents, who average 310.75, suggesting a marginally tougher competition for Butvilas.
• In tight, deciding set situations, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer proves more adept, with a 60% success rate compared to only 43% for Edas Butvilas.
• For current event H2H stats, it's critical to check recent performance as specific events may influence player performance significantly.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Edas Butvilas and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer presents a compelling head-to-head scenario, with both players showcasing distinct strengths in recent months.

Edas Butvilas has demonstrated consistent second serve strength and an ability to respond under duress, evident in his higher breakpoint saving ratio. However, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's superior first serve return efficiency and greater overall match win percentage over the past year might play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

When considering surface preferences, Kjaer's advantage on Indoor Hard surfaces could be a decisive factor if the match aligns with similar conditions. Additionally, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's higher proficiency in deciding sets consolidates his position as the likely contender to prevail in a closely fought battle.

Given these considerations, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer is most likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.