Ziga Sesko vs Kirill Kivattsev Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When evaluating second serve success, Kirill Kivattsev has been more effective, winning 46.69% of points compared to Ziga Sesko's 38.04%. Is second serve performance crucial in predicting match outcomes? Historically, yes.
• In return games, Ziga Sesko slightly edges out Kirill Kivattsev with 45.08% vs. 44.83% of opponent's second serve points won recently. For first serve returns, Sesko again holds a narrow lead with 26.36% compared to Kivattsev's 26.15%.
• Under pressure, Kivattsev excels by saving 53.76% of breakpoints in the past half year, whereas Sesko saves at 46.08%. Does this hint at a potential mental edge for Kivattsev?
• Reviewing match success, Sesko boasts a higher win rate at 71.43% over the past year, while Kivattsev stands at 60.00%. Could this indicate a broader advantage in match outcomes for Sesko?
• Surface preferences reveal that Sesko is strongest on Indoor Hard with a 75% win rate, while Kivattsev excels on Grass, also at 75%.
• Both have played primarily in Futures/ITF $10K events recently, with Sesko winning 71.43% and Kivattsev at 63.08%.
• Opponents' average ranking over the past year suggests Sesko has faced stronger competition, with his opponents averaging 345.29 versus Kivattsev's 409.36.
• If the match escalates to a deciding set, Sesko's 100% win record in such situations over the past year contrasts starkly with Kivattsev's 33% success rate.
• In recent matches, Kivattsev's breakpoint conversion rate of 31.75% surpasses Sesko's 22.64%, indicating greater efficacy in seizing crucial moments.

Editorial Prediction (November 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Ziga Sesko and Kirill Kivattsev presents a contrast in key performance areas. While Kivattsev demonstrates a stronger second serve performance and a higher breakpoint conversion rate, crucial today given the proven correlation between these stats and match outcomes, it is also important to consider the context of recent pressures where Kivattsev handles saving breakpoints more effectively than Sesko.

Conversely, Sesko's overall match win rate and success in deciding sets provide compelling evidence of his ability to close out matches in pressure situations. Additionally, Sesko has consistently faced higher-ranked opponents, potentially indicating a readiness for stronger adversaries.

Ultimately, the match may boil down to how effectively Kivattsev can capitalize on his second serve and convert breakpoint opportunities while managing the mental strain of high-pressure points. Should Sesko leverage his strong deciding set performances and previous experiences against tougher opponents, he may very well pose a substantial challenge.

We predict that Ziga Sesko has the upper hand in this matchup due to his decisive win-rate advantages and his success under significant pressure.