Nikolay Vylegzhanin vs Aleksandr Braynin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve points, Nikolay Vylegzhanin shows a slight edge by winning 40.10%, compared to Aleksandr Braynin’s 39.42%. Could this small margin influence the match outcome? It's possible, given the correlation with match prediction accuracy.
• Analyzing return games, Vylegzhanin again leads with a higher win rate on opponents’ second serve points at 53.03%, while Braynin stands at 50.70%. For first serve returns, Vylegzhanin's 29.76% surpasses Braynin’s 28.39%.
• When facing breakpoints, Braynin saves 50.31%, providing a defensive boost that Vylegzhanin can't match, as he saves only 45.58% of breakpoints.
• Over the past year, Vylegzhanin has a better win record at 54.55% (36/30) versus Braynin’s 47.62% (30/33), indicating a stronger year overall.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with a win percentage of 54%, but struggle differently on other surfaces; Vylegzhanin on clay at 49%, and Braynin on indoor hard courts at 41%.
• Vylegzhanin performs better at Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, winning 61.70% of his matches, compared to Braynin's 49.09% at the same level.
• Braynin has faced slightly tougher opposition with an average opponent rank of 373.78, whereas Vylegzhanin’s opponents average at 422.94.
• In matches going to a deciding set, Vylegzhanin has the advantage, winning 45%, while Braynin wins 40% of such sets.
• Both players are almost identical in break point conversion, with Braynin at 35.83% and Vylegzhanin at 35.38%.

Editorial Prediction (November 27, 2025, UTC):

Heading into the match, Nikolay Vylegzhanin shows a consistent edge over Aleksandr Braynin, especially in both serve performance and return game efficiency. His higher win rate over the past year further underscores his capability on court.

Aleksandr Braynin does display resilience by having a superior breakpoint saving percentage. However, Vylegzhanin's advantage in the final set outcomes suggests greater mental resilience under pressure.

Considering their respective playing levels and recent performances, Nikolay Vylegzhanin emerges as the probable victor in the forthcoming encounter due to his superior form and tactical edge.