Ben Shelton vs Luciano Darderi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analysing the second serve statistics from recent form, Shelton has secured 52.7% of points on their second serve over the past six months, surpassing Darderi's 50.15%. This metric is known to have a significant correlation with predicting match outcomes. Moreover, return game stats for second serve points reveal that Shelton has won 38.83% of their opponent's second serve points, while Darderi stands at a higher 43.74% during the same period.

The performance on the return of first serves further distinguishes these two athletes, with Shelton winning 22.07% and Darderi slightly edging him out at 23.67%. This data has a high predictive power in determining the favored player in the head-to-head matchup. Evaluating break point scenarios reveals that Shelton has managed to save 55.92% of breakpoints, whereas Darderi has a slightly superior saving rate of 57.45% in recent matchups.

Looking back over a year, Shelton has recorded a remarkable 60% match win rate with a W/L record of 39/26. In contrast, Darderi has won 53.62% of his encounters, with a 37/32 win-loss tally, offering a broader context for head-to-head predictions. When considering surface preference, Shelton demonstrates his best career win percentage of 77% on indoor hard courts, compared to a less potent 46% on grass. Darderi, on the other hand, excels on clay with a 64% win ratio, yet struggles on indoor hard courts with only a 17% win record.

Player level performance over the past year highlights that while both have predominantly played on the Main tour, Shelton boasts a higher win rate of 56% (W/L 14/11), compared to Darderi's 48.39% (W/L 15/16). The level of their opponents can also provide insight, as Shelton faced competitors with an average ranking of 74, in stark contrast to Darderi's 97.68-ranking opponents over the last year.

In scenarios where matches progress to a deciding set, Darderi's proficiency is noticeable, having clinched 61% of such sets, surpassing Shelton's 48% win rate. For those focusing on breakpoint conversion, Darderi shows a distinct advantage by converting 31.91% of opportunities compared to Shelton's 23.08%. These statistics are invaluable for making real-time betting decisions during breakpoint situations.

Based on these comprehensive statistics and analysis, Darderi exhibits a slight edge in several critical areas, suggesting that he might be the more favorable contender to win this upcoming clash.