Eric Vanshelboim vs Nicolas Robert Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Eric Vanshelboim holds a slight edge in recent second serve performance, winning 41.84% of points compared to Nicolas Robert's 39.97%.
• Looking at return game stats, Eric wins 46.71% of points on opponents' second serves, whereas Nicolas wins a bit more at 47.41%.
• Do first serve returns matter in this matchup? Both players are nearly equal—Eric at 29.81% and Nicolas at 29.46%.
• Eric has been more resilient under pressure, saving 51.55% of breakpoints, compared to Nicolas' 49.12%.
• Who has been more successful over the past year? Nicolas has won a higher percentage of his matches, 64.00%, compared to Eric's 59.70%.
• Considering surface preference, Eric excels on clay with a 65% win rate, while Nicolas performs best on hard courts with the same win percentage.
• Both players frequently compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K with little difference in win percentages; Eric slightly edges Nicolas at 64.15% against 64.00%.
• Eric has faced opponents with lower average ranks (204.31) than Nicolas (116.58) in the past year, which may play into the prediction.
• In deciding sets, Nicolas has a marginal advantage, winning 63% versus Eric's 62% over the last 12 months.

Editorial Prediction (October 16, 2025, UTC):

Both players show strengths in different areas, making this a potentially tight contest. Eric Vanshelboim's ability to defend breakpoints and his consistency on clay courts could be significant if conditions favor those factors.

Nicolas Robert, on the other hand, has faced tougher competition and excels in hard court conditions, which may give him an upper hand in terms of experience against higher-level opponents.

While Nicolas has performed slightly better in deciding sets and his winning percentage over the past year is greater, Eric's defensive prowess and competitive edge on various court surfaces provide him with a solid contest to give.

Considering all aspects, Nicolas Robert is slightly favored to win the upcoming match, thanks to his overall recent form against higher-ranked opponents and consistent winning percentage.