Jie Cui vs Pavel Kotov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do the players compare on second serve performance in recent form? Pavel Kotov has a 44.36% success rate, slightly lower than Jie Cui's 44.50%.
• What about winning points on opponent's second serve? Pavel Kotov edges ahead with 44.33%, compared to Jie Cui's 44.24%.
• First serve return points show a stronger performance by Jie Cui at 26.53%, surpassing Pavel Kotov's 23.01%.
• Under pressure, Kotov excels in saving breakpoints at 53.54%, while Cui has a lower rate of 48.62%.
• Looking at match win percentages over the last year, Jie Cui boasts a stronger record with 54.10% compared to Pavel Kotov's 31.43%.
• Pavel Kotov is most successful on indoor hard surfaces with a 65% win rate, whereas Jie Cui excels on hard courts with an identical 65% win rate.
• Both players have been competing primarily in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Kotov winning 40.00% and Cui winning 37.50% of matches.
• Pavel Kotov has faced tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 194.6, versus Cui's average opponent rank of 398.49.
• In deciding sets, Jie Cui holds a commanding advantage, winning 69% compared to Pavel Kotov’s 45%.

Editorial Prediction (October 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Pavel Kotov and Jie Cui promises to be a closely contested encounter. Analyzing their recent second serve performances, Cui has a slight edge. However, Kotov demonstrates superior ability in returning second serves.

Jie Cui shows strength in first serve return points and deciding sets, where Kotov lags in comparison. On the other hand, Kotov’s advantage lies in his ability to save breakpoints under pressure.

Kotov's experience against higher-ranked opponents could prove beneficial, though Cui's overall consistency over the past year might swing favor in his direction. Given these observations, Jie Cui appears to be the stronger candidate to win this match.