Petr Nesterov vs Nick Hardt Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Hardt and Nesterov compare in second serve performance? Hardt has won 40.41% of his second serve points recently, while Nesterov leads with 45.06%.
• Regarding return games, Hardt has a slight edge on second serve returns, gaining 48.81% of points compared to Nesterov's 48.17%. On first serve returns, Hardt also edges out slightly, 32.84% to Nesterov's 31.65%.
• Hardt struggles under pressure, saving only 47.37% of breakpoints, while Nesterov performs better with 53.46% saved, highlighting strengths in critical moments.
• Performance over the past year shows Hardt winning just 34.48% of matches, while Nesterov has a superior record, winning 61.43% of his matches.
• Surface preference shows Hardt performs best on clay, with a career win rate of 60%, while Nesterov excels on indoor hard courts with a 65% win rate.
• Who is playing at a higher level? Hardt mostly competes in Challenger/ITF events, winning 37.5%, while Nesterov has been successful in Futures/ITF events with a 68.89% win rate.
• Despite facing better-ranked opponents, Hardt's average opponent rank is 257.79, compared to Nesterov’s 381.91, suggesting Hardt has faced tougher competition.
• What's their performance in deciding sets? Hardt has won only 10% of deciding sets recently, whereas Nesterov has won a significant 62%, suggesting better consistency under pressure.
• Break point conversion reveals Hardt with a 37.04% success rate, narrowly outperforming Nesterov's 34.78%, which is a critical insight for in-match evaluations.

Editorial Prediction (June 18, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Hardt and Nesterov displays contrasting strengths and weaknesses, notably in serve and return statistics.

While Hardt displays a marginal advantage in return games, Nesterov's capacity to win crucial points and save breakpoints may define this match. Nesterov's recent form, showing a higher match win percentage and a stronger performance in pressure situations, positions him favorably.

Considering these factors, along with Nesterov's significant advantage in deciding sets and surface adaptability, he appears more likely to secure a victory in this contest against Hardt.