Yoshihito Nishioka vs Jan-Lennard Struff Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Question: Whose second serve has performed better recently? Answer: Struff has a slight edge, winning 44.89% of second serve points compared to Nishioka's 43.33%.
• Nishioka excels in returning second serves, winning 48.98% of his opponent's points, outperforming Struff's 45.16%.
• Struff holds an advantage when returning first serves, with 21.76% success as opposed to Nishioka's 17.5%.
• Nishioka saves 58.26% of breakpoints, marginally better than Struff's 57.14%.
• In overall match performance over the past year, Struff has won slightly more matches, 42.55%, compared to Nishioka's 41.67%.
• On clay, Struff is stronger with a win rate of 61%, while Nishioka's best is on indoor hard courts, winning 64%.
• Question: Who has more experience in high-level matches recently? Answer: Nishioka has played more evenly on the Main tour, with a 50% win rate, compared to Struff’s 40.91%.
• Head-to-head, Nishioka leads with two wins out of three matches against Struff.
• Their direct encounters have averaged nearly two hours per match, indicating closely contested games.
• When matches go to deciding sets, Nishioka seems to perform better with a 57% win rate, compared to Struff's 36% win rate.
• Nishioka's conversion of breakpoints stands at 34.78% against Struff's 26.71%, showcasing better efficiency in critical moments.
• Struff has faced generally higher-ranked opponents, indicating tougher competition.

Editorial Prediction (September 12, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Yoshihito Nishioka and Jan-Lennard Struff offers an intriguing clash of styles and strengths. Nishioka has demonstrated solid performance in returning second serves, an area where Struff should be cautious. While Struff shows a slight advantage in both first and second serve return percentages, it may not significantly outbalance Nishioka's efficiency in converting breakpoints and handling decisive moments.

When considering pressure situations, Nishioka seems to have the upper hand. Having saved a noteworthy percentage of breakpoints and his past success in deciding sets, he is better equipped to deal with tense match situations.

Although Struff has faced tougher opponents, possibly indicating greater experience under challenging conditions, Nishioka's recent success in head-to-head matches, along with his breakpoint conversion rates, suggests a potential edge.

Though the matchup could certainly swing either way, given the current stats and trends, Nishioka appears to be slightly favored to win this match.