Nikolai Barsukov vs Michael Agwi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Nikolai Barsukov perform on second serve in recent times? He secures 44.65% of points on his second serve, slightly better than Michael Agwi's 42.79%.
• Who shows stronger return game stats recently? Barsukov wins 47.44% of his opponent's second serve points, whereas Agwi claims 50.87%.
• In terms of first serve return stats, Barsukov captures 29.67% while Agwi gets 28.08%, indicating Barsukov might have a slight edge.
• Under pressure, Barsukov is capable of saving 54.69% of breakpoints, whereas Agwi saves 48.87%, giving Barsukov a slight advantage in tense match situations.
• Performance over the last year reveals that Barsukov wins 44.44% of matches while Agwi triumphs in 65.31% of his encounters, showing Agwi's greater consistency.
• On indoor hard courts, both players hold a 100% win rate, but Barsukov struggles significantly on hard courts with just a 14% win rate, compared to Agwi's 50%.
• When considering the level of tournament play, Agwi has participated in more competitive matches, winning 71.05% compared to Barsukov's 44.00% in similar competitive settings.
• Against opponents, Barsukov's average rival rank is 435.59 versus Agwi's 438.88, showing they compete against similarly ranked opponents.
• If the match proceeds to a deciding set, both players have an equal success rate, each winning 50% of these intense encounters.

Editorial Prediction (October 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Nikolai Barsukov and Michael Agwi presents a fascinating contrast of strengths and weaknesses.

Barsukov appears to have an edge in his second-serve and first-serve returns, as well as in clutch situations, as evidenced by his ability to save breakpoints. However, his overall performance and success rate are significantly lower than Agwi's, particularly on hard courts where he struggles.

Agwi's consistent performance over the last year and higher tournament level exposure positions him as a formidable opponent in this matchup. Although both players excel on indoor hard surfaces, Agwi's higher win rate over the previous 12 months makes him a more reliable bet.

Given these factors, Michael Agwi is more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter.