Yoshihito Nishioka vs Alexander Shevchenko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve: Recently, Alexander Shevchenko has outperformed Yoshihito Nishioka in winning second serve points, with percentages of 46.90% and 44.85%, respectively. Does this give Shevchenko a slight edge? It might.
• Return Games: Nishioka excels in winning his opponent's second serve points at 48.84%, slightly higher than Shevchenko's 47.24%. However, Shevchenko is more successful with first serve returns, achieving 24.74% compared to Nishioka's 17.86%.
• Under Pressure: When it comes to breakpoints saved, Nishioka seems more resilient, saving 57.69% compared to Shevchenko's 53.30%.
• Match Performance: Over the past year, Shevchenko has a higher match win rate of 50.00% compared to Nishioka's 40.00%, indicating potentially better form.
• Surface Preference: Nishioka's best performances occur on indoor hard courts with a 64% win rate, while Shevchenko shines on clay with the same percentage. Grass remains a weak spot for both players.
• Competition Level: Both players have nearly similar performances on the Main tour, with Nishioka boasting a slightly better win percentage of 46.67% compared to Shevchenko's 46.43%.
• Direct Confrontations: In their only previous encounter, Nishioka triumphed over Shevchenko comfortably in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, on a hard court.
• Opponent Quality: Nishioka has faced tougher opponents on average, with an opponent ranking of 117.31 versus Shevchenko's 143.19.
• Deciding Sets: Although Shevchenko wins 69% of deciding sets, a higher rate than Nishioka's 43%, he has yet to secure a win in their direct encounters.

Editorial Prediction (October 1, 2025, UTC):

Both Yoshihito Nishioka and Alexander Shevchenko have shown competitive spirit and unique strengths in recent months. Shevchenko has a slight advantage in terms of recent match win rates and second serve performance.

However, Nishioka's better history against higher-ranked opponents, more effective point returns on second serves, and an unbeaten direct head-to-head record against Shevchenko provide a compelling case for his victory.

Considering these factors, Yoshihito Nishioka is most likely to claim victory in the upcoming match.