Nikita Bilozertsev vs Tyler Stice Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Tyler Stice and Nikita Bilozertsev compare in second serve performance recently? Tyler Stice slightly outperforms with 42.47% of points won compared to Bilozertsev's 38.71%, indicating a potential edge in this area.
• When looking at return game stats, Nikita Bilozertsev shows stronger performance, winning 43.89% of opponents' second serve points compared to Tyler Stice's 42.25%.
• In first serve return points, Bilozertsev leads again with 26.92%, surpassing Stice's 23.93%, indicating a stronger return game which could be crucial.
• How do they handle pressure? Tyler Stice has successfully saved 56.34% of breakpoints, versus Bilozertsev's 51.69%, suggesting Stice might handle critical points better.
• When considering overall match success over the past year, Bilozertsev has a superior win rate of 66.67%, significantly ahead of Stice's 46.34%.
• Surface strengths reveal distinct preferences: Stice excels on Hard surfaces (62% win rate), whereas Bilozertsev prefers Clay (62% win rate).
• Both compete primarily at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, with Bilozertsev achieving a higher win rate of 70.00% compared to Stice's 46.34%.
• In terms of opponent quality, Bilozertsev has faced slightly more challenging opponents with an average rank of 315.19 over the last 12 months, compared to Stice's 339.37.
• Deciding set performance sees both players performing well, yet Bilozertsev has a slight edge with a 67% success rate compared to Stice's 64%.
• It's important to consider recent performance at the ongoing event, as players may show variable form specific to the competition.

Editorial Prediction (September 26, 2025, UTC):

As we anticipate the upcoming match, a close examination of each player's recent form reveals a few key advantages.

In the realm of service and return dynamics, Tyler Stice demonstrates marginally superior performance on second serve points, while Nikita Bilozertsev exhibits a stronger overall return game. These factors intensify the competitive nature of the match.

When pressure mounts, Stice's higher breakpoint conversion rate emerges as a notable strength, yet Bilozertsev's recent higher success rate in match outcomes over the past year presents a compelling argument for his favor. Moreover, Bilozertsev's consistent advantage in first serve returns further solidifies his status as a tough competitor.

Surface preferences and opponent quality further differentiate the players, with Stice showing preference for hard courts, yet encountering slightly less challenging opponents, while Bilozertsev holds his ground impressively on clay amidst more challenging adversaries.

Taking all these factors into account, Nikita Bilozertsev appears to be slightly favored to secure the victory in this encounter, given his overall superior match performance and return game strengths.