Ruslan Tiukaev vs Max Van Nunen Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Max Van Nunen has achieved a 41.40% success rate while Ruslan Tiukaev has a 37.04% rate for second serves in the last 6 months. Will this give Max an edge? Yes, as it correlates well with match predictions.
• Return Game: Max Van Nunen has won 41.67% of points on opponents’ second serves, yet Ruslan Tiukaev has outperformed him with 50.33% success. In first serve returns, Ruslan leads with 30.19% over Max’s 26.64%.
• Under Pressure: Max Van Nunen has saved 50% of breakpoints compared to Ruslan Tiukaev’s 44.88%, reflecting Max's slight mental edge in pressure situations.
• Overall Performance: Over the past year, Max has a slight advantage with a 51.52% win rate against Ruslan’s 45.83%.
• Best Surface: Both players have their best surface as Hard, but Max shows more inconsistency on Clay while Ruslan struggles more on Indoor Hard.
• Player Level: Both players primarily compete in $10K Futures/ITF tournaments, with Max winning 51.52% and Ruslan 46.81%, reflecting Max's marginally better performance at this level.
• Opponent Quality: Max Van Nunen has faced higher-ranked opponents (average rank 73.61) compared to Ruslan (average rank 268.29), indicating more challenging competition for Max.
• Deciding Set Performance: If the match goes to a deciding set, Max Van Nunen has won half of such instances, while Ruslan Tiukaev has won only 23%.
• Break Point Conversion: Ruslan Tiukaev excels with a higher breakpoint conversion rate of 43.08%, compared to Max Van Nunen’s 32.14%.

Editorial Prediction (November 19, 2025, UTC):

When considering the upcoming match between Max Van Nunen and Ruslan Tiukaev, several factors could influence the outcome. Recent form suggests Max has a slight advantage in second serve performance, an aspect crucial for maintaining service games.

While Ruslan demonstrates superior return game stats and break-point conversion rates, Max’s consistent performance under pressure, successfully saving half of the breakpoints faced, suggests mental readiness.

The overall win rates favor Max, and his experience against higher-ranked opponents may prepare him better for challenging match-ups, providing an edge over Ruslan's less formidable past opposition.

In scenarios extended to a deciding set, Max’s better record indicates potential steadiness in high-tension situations.

With these elements in mind, Max Van Nunen is slightly more favored to secure victory in this encounter due to his comparative strengths and exposure to stronger competition.