Toby Samuel vs Petr Nesterov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Nesterov has secured 45.74% of points on their second serve, slightly outperforming Samuel, who has won 44.32% of these points.
• Nesterov’s return game shows strength on the first serve, winning 31.38% of those points, compared to Samuel's 28.51%.
• Samuel excels when returning second serves, capturing 49.7% of these points whereas Nesterov has secured 47.04%.
• Both players show remarkable skill under pressure, with Nesterov saving 53.76% of breakpoints and Samuel saving 53.75%.
• Over the past year, Samuel has a slight edge in match wins, with a win percentage of 61.29% compared to Nesterov’s 60.87%.
• Nesterov's favored surface is indoor hard courts with a win rate of 65%. In contrast, Samuel shines on grass with a superior 70% win rate.
• Both players have mainly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, but Samuel edges out with a win rate of 68.18% compared to Nesterov’s 67.35%.
• When facing higher-ranked opponents, Nesterov tends to play stronger matches, facing competitors with an average rank of 379.26 versus Samuel’s 416.42.
• Nesterov has demonstrated better performance in deciding sets, winning 67% in the past year, while Samuel has won just 25% of such sets.
• Nesterov converts break point opportunities at a higher rate, 34.55%, compared to Samuel's 30.89%.

Editorial Prediction (July 29, 2025, UTC):

The forthcoming match presents a compelling face-off between Nesterov and Samuel, each with their distinct strengths. Nesterov has demonstrated a slight advantage in second serve performance and break point conversion, crucial factors for match outcomes.

Samuel, however, distinguishes themselves on the return of second serves and has a slightly higher overall win percentage over the past year.

Interestingly, Nesterov's experience against stronger opponents and superior performance in deciding sets suggest resilience and adaptability under intense match conditions.

Considering the comprehensive head-to-head statistics, Nesterov appears more likely to outperform Samuel in this upcoming match, particularly if it extends to a closely contested scenario.