Damien Clerc vs Filippo Romano Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Points: Romano has a slight advantage, winning 45.55% compared to Clerc's 43.66% over the past six months.
• Return Game Strength: Romano is stronger in return games, claiming 46.23% of opponents' second serves, while Clerc secures 36.71%.
• First Serve Returns: Both players are close here, with Romano slightly ahead at 29.75% compared to Clerc's 28.21%.
• Handling Breakpoints: Romano saves 57.79% of breakpoints, giving him an added edge compared to Clerc's 52.38%.
• Match Experience: Clerc has won all her matches (3/0), while Romano has a broader experience but less consistency, winning 55.17% (32/26).
• Surface Preferences: Clerc excels on Clay with perfect results, whereas Romano prefers Clay too, though with a moderate win percentage of 48%.
• Competitive Level: Clerc dominates at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, yet Romano showcases a better performance rate with 65% (26/14) in the same tournaments.
• Opponent Ranking: Romano's opponents have higher average ranks, adding to his competitive maturity, as Clerc's opponents average a rank of zero.
• Deciding Set Record: Clerc remains unbeaten in deciding sets, whereas Romano struggles, winning just 23% of these sets.
• Breakpoint Conversion: Romano converts 39.13% of breakpoints; his efficiency here surpasses Clerc's 30% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (July 17, 2025, UTC):

Tennis outcomes rely heavily on several key factors, like serve performance and return capabilities. In these areas, Romano appears to have a marginal advantage, particularly in his return games and breakpoint conversion rate. His slight edge in second serve points shows a better ability to sustain rallies on service games.

Despite Clerc's perfect past record and success in deciding sets, his experience comes from a limited number of matches. Romano, however, has a more extensive match history, having encountered and adapted to diverse playstyles due to his opponents' varied ranks.

While the difference in surface performance isn't vast, Clerc's minimal match record on Clay doesn't conclusively prove dominance. In contrast, Romano's broader experience provides him the adaptability often necessary for success.

Considering these elements, Romano is projected as the potential winner of the upcoming match, owing to his superior consistency in high-pressure situations and overall experience on the court.