Zdenek Kolar vs Nikita Mashtakov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Mashtakov has a slight edge, winning 46.56% of points over Kolar's 43.23%.
• Kolar is slightly weaker in return games, with Mashtakov leading in both opponent’s second serve points (47.02%) and first serve return points (31%).
• Both players save breakpoints at similar rates, with Kolar saving 54.01% and Mashtakov close behind at 53.35%.
• Over the past year, Kolar has a significantly higher match win percentage (67.37%) compared to Mashtakov (52.46%).
• Kolar excels on clay courts with a 60% win rate, whereas Mashtakov performs best on hard courts with a 58% win rate.
• In lower-tier tournaments, Kolar has a higher winning rate (70.91%) compared to Mashtakov (54.39%).
• Their head-to-head history favors Kolar, who has won both prior encounters without dropping a set.
• Kolar has faced opponents with a higher average rank, indicating a tougher competition level.
• In deciding set situations, Kolar performs better, winning 61% compared to Mashtakov's 32%.
• Mashtakov converts break points more efficiently, with a 38.22% conversion rate compared to Kolar's 29.15%.

Editorial Prediction (September 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Kolar and Mashtakov presents an interesting contest based on a variety of statistical factors. Mashtakov shows slightly better performance in recent second-serve and breakpoint conversion stats. However, Kolar dominates in head-to-head encounters, winning both previous matches decisively.

Kolar's win percentage over the last year surpasses that of Mashtakov, and his ability to handle deciding sets more efficiently suggests he performs well under pressure. This is reinforced by Kolar's superior experience on the clay court surface, where their last encounter took place.

While both players have strengths, Kolar's advantages in head-to-head history, overall win rate, and experience against higher-ranked opponents suggest he is more likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.