Niklas Grunewald vs Dax Donders Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Donders has been slightly stronger on second serves, winning 39.17% of points compared to Grunewald's 36.59% in the last six months. Could this advantage sway the match?
• When it comes to returning games, Donders also has a slight edge by winning 45% of their opponent's second serve points, versus Grunewald's 44.26%.
• However, Grunewald leads in first serve return stats, taking 29.79% of points compared to Donders' 25.62%.
• Donders demonstrates resilience under pressure by saving 49.32% of breakpoints, topping Grunewald's 47.83% save rate.
• Donders has a notable higher match win rate over the past year at 62.5% compared to Grunewald's 42.86%.
• On their best surface, Donders excels on hard courts, boasting a 58% win rate, while Grunewald performs best on clay, with a win rate of 43%.
• Both players frequently compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF events, but Donders has a superior 64.1% win rate at this level, as opposed to Grunewald's 42.86%.
• Interestingly, while Donders has faced opponents with an average rank of 132, Grunewald contends against higher-caliber players averaging a rank of 22.57.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Grunewald is much stronger, having won 67% of these sets, while Donders has won just 14%.
• Grunewald holds a slight edge in breaking serve opportunities, converting 46.15% of breakpoints compared to Donders' 41.18%.

Editorial Prediction (August 26, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent performance stats, Donders appears to have a slight advantage in multiple areas, including overall match wins, resilience under pressure, and performance on favored surfaces.

While Grunewald shows strength with higher-ranked opponents and in high-pressure deciding sets, their lower win rate and performance on hard courts may suggest a disadvantage in this matchup.

Considering all factors, Donders is slightly favored to win the upcoming match, but Grunewald's ability to challenge tougher opponents should not be underestimated.