Alejandro Manzanera Pertusa vs Nikola Djukic Valera Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When examining recent second serve performance, Pertusa has won 44.51% of points, whereas Valera excels slightly more with 48.08%.
• For return games, Valera demonstrates a stronger form, winning 52% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Pertusa’s 43.22%.
• Comparing first serve returns, Valera again outshines Pertusa with 38.99% versus 33.17%.
• Under pressure, Pertusa has been able to save 53.2% of breakpoints, marginally better than Valera's 52.94%.
• Looking at overall performance over the past year, Valera holds a 57.69% match win rate, slightly surpassing Pertusa's 55.56%.
• Pertusa excels most on clay, achieving a 58% win rate, while their performance drops to 44% on hard courts. In contrast, Valera performs best on hard courts with a 54% win rate but dips to 52% on clay.
• In Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, Valera has a slight edge with a 57.69% win rate compared to Pertusa's 56.6%.
• What is the significance of the average opponent rank? Pertusa has faced players with an average rank of 356.37, while Valera has faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging 52.12.
• In deciding set situations, Pertusa is slightly more successful, winning 52% of matches, as compared to Valera's 50%.
• Breaking down conversion rates, Valera shows impressive efficiency, converting 60% of breakpoint opportunities, against Pertusa's 42.75%.

Editorial Prediction (July 16, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing their recent performances and strengths, Valera emerges as a stronger player overall, showcasing excellence both in second serve points and return games. The capability to convert breakpoints at a significantly higher rate further cements their advantage in crucial match situations.

Pertusa, while displaying competitive edge in specific areas such as clay performance, faces challenges against Valera’s consistency and ability to tackle higher-ranked opponents.

With both players having similar experience levels on the ITF circuit, the disparity in opponent ranks faced by each hints at Valera's potential to handle tougher competition.

Considering these factors, Valera is most likely to win the upcoming tennis match against Pertusa.