Pablo Carreno-Busta vs Yoshihito Nishioka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent performance, Carreno-Busta leads in winning second serve points with 45.51%, slightly ahead of Nishioka at 42.9%.
• Nishioka shows strength in returning his opponent's second serve, winning 48.49% while Carreno-Busta trails close behind at 46.87%.
• For first serve returns, Nishioka is behind with only 16.7% compared to Carreno-Busta's 26.27% success rate.
• Under pressure, Nishioka saves 57.78% of breakpoints, just slightly more effective than Carreno-Busta at 56.16%.
• Throughout the past year, Carreno-Busta has a better win rate, securing 54.55% of matches, while Nishioka has won 44.12%.
• Nishioka performs best on indoor hard courts (64% win rate), and Carreno-Busta excels on clay surfaces (66% win rate); both struggle on grass.
• Question: How does the level of tournaments affect their performance? Nishioka often competes on the Main tour, while Carreno-Busta shows strong results in Challenger/ITF tournaments, indicating different levels of competition.
• In direct matchups, Carreno-Busta has a slight edge, having won their only meeting due to Nishioka's retirement at the Rogers Cup.
• The players have faced opponents with differing rankings, with Nishioka generally playing against higher-ranked players (average rank 120.53) compared to Carreno-Busta's 170.47.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Nishioka has the upper hand with a 57% success rate, compared to Carreno-Busta's 41%.
• Nishioka currently edges Carreno-Busta in converting breakpoints, with a 35.48% conversion rate compared to his rival's 32.59%.

Editorial Prediction (August 17, 2025, UTC):

As the upcoming match between Nishioka and Carreno-Busta approaches, both players exhibit mixed results that make predicting the winner intriguing.

Carreno-Busta, leading in current second serve performance and known for excelling on clay, shows consistency in breaking Nishioka, particularly with his recent success on first serve returns.

However, Nishioka's advantage in returning second serves and converting breakpoints, along with his capability to handle high-pressure scenarios, makes him a formidable opponent.

Given their performances over the past year, Nishioka's ability to win deciding sets could be a deciding factor, especially against higher-ranked competitors.

Taking into account the strengths, weaknesses, and prior match experiences, Nishioka is slightly favored to secure a victory in this upcoming encounter based on his overall competitive edge in key areas.