Carlos Maria Zarate vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do the players compare in terms of second serve success? Carlos Maria Zarate recently achieved a 44.35% point win rate on his second serve, while Juan Manuel Cerundolo achieved 46.33%.
• Considering their return game, Carlos Maria Zarate recently captured 48.23% of opponent's second serve points, slightly less than Juan Manuel Cerundolo's 49.07%.
• For first serve returns, Zarate has shown greater effectiveness, scoring 30.91% compared to Cerundolo’s 27.16%.
• Under pressure, when saving breakpoints, Zarate has a slight edge with a 53.31% success rate, surpassing Cerundolo’s 50.79%.
• Overall performance in the last year shows Zarate winning 57.33% of his matches, whereas Cerundolo is ahead with 62.20%.
• Both players perform best on clay, each with a win percentage of 59%. However, neither has succeeded on indoor hard courts.
• What is the contrast in event participation levels? Zarate frequently competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K), with a win rate of 57.38%, while Cerundolo often plays in higher-level Challengers/ITF tournaments (> $10K), achieving a 65.85% success rate.
• Examining their level of competition, Cerundolo contends with higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 187.72 compared to Zarate playing against those ranked around 312.87.
• In deciding sets, Cerundolo exhibits a higher winning tendency, capturing 62% compared to Zarate’s 56%.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

Juan Manuel Cerundolo demonstrates slightly superior second serve efficiency, marginally outperforming Carlos Maria Zarate in recent months. His ability to break serves and return first serves effectively might grant him the edge in critical points of the match.

While Zarate shows promising figures in saving breakpoints and handling pressure, Cerundolo has more consistent success over the past year against stronger opponents in more competitive events. This experience spells an advantage in higher-stakes matches.

Although tied on clay performance, Cerundolo's better track record at higher competition levels and winning deciding sets tilts favor in his direction.

Given these factors, Juan Manuel Cerundolo is predicted to win this forthcoming tennis match, primarily due to his experience and performance against stronger opposition.