Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Brandon Nakashima Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Nakashima demonstrates a slight edge in second serve performance, securing 47.52% of points compared to Basilashvili's 44.76%. Could this advantage be pivotal in determining the winner?
• Although Nakashima lags behind Basilashvili in return game stats, winning 41.19% and 22.09% of opponents' second and first serve points respectively, Basilashvili outperforms with 45.7% and 25.02% in the same categories.
• Under pressure, Nakashima has a marginal advantage, salvaging 55.49% of breakpoints to Basilashvili's 53.72%.
• Performance over the past year shows Basilashvili with a slight edge in match wins, at 60.53% compared to Nakashima's 57.33%.
• Nakashima is more proficient on Indoor Hard surfaces, winning 70% of their matches, whereas Basilashvili favors Clay, winning 56%.
• In terms of competition level, Nakashima competes predominantly on the Main tour with a 50% win rate, while Basilashvili claims a higher win percentage of 62.07% in lower-tier tournaments.
• Examining opponent quality, Nakashima faces tougher competition, with adversaries averaging a rank of 86.15, compared to Basilashvili's 301.89 ranking opponents.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Nakashima holds a small advantage, winning 55% versus Basilashvili's 54%.
• When it comes to breakpoint conversion, Nakashima is more efficient, converting 36.36% of opportunities as opposed to Basilashvili's 27.49%.

Editorial Prediction (May 16, 2025, UTC):

This upcoming match features players with distinct strengths and weaknesses. Nakashima shows a consistent edge in second serve performance and handling high-pressure situations by narrowly saving more breakpoints than his opponent.

Despite Basilashvili's superior statistics in return games, Nakashima's proficiency on Indoor Hard courts and his ability to challenge higher-ranked opponents position him favorably. Nakashima's decisive win percentage in close sets further amplifies his chances.

Overall, considering Nakashima competes more regularly on the Main tour and his efficiency in critical moments like breakpoint conversions, he emerges as the likely winner against Basilashvili.