Filippo Speziali vs Silvio Mencaglia Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Speziali has recently secured 43.88% of points on their second serve, outperforming Mencaglia, who managed 41.2%. Could this serve Spieltili well in the match?
• When it comes to returning second serves, Speziali has a significant edge with 49.11% of points won, compared to Mencaglia’s 39%.
• Interestingly, Mencaglia surpasses Speziali in returning first serves, with 31.39% favorability compared to Speziali's 23.13% performance.
• Both players show comparable abilities under pressure, with Speziali saving 41.46% of breakpoints and Mencaglia a close 40%.
• Speziali has a stronger match record over the past year, winning 70.45% of matches, while Mencaglia’s record stands at 53.57%.
• Significantly, both players favor clay courts, but Speziali excels with a 62% win rate on clay, whereas Mencaglia’s win rate on this surface is lower at 46%.
• The level of competition each player has faced varies, with Speziali competing against lower-ranked players (average rank 243.43), compared to Mencaglia’s higher-ranked opponents (average rank 182.57).
• If the match stretches to a deciding set, Mencaglia enjoys a marginal advantage, winning 83% of such sets compared to Speziali’s 75%.
• When seizing break points, Mencaglia has a slightly better conversion rate of 39.13%, while Speziali has 33.33% conversion success.

Editorial Prediction (June 25, 2025, UTC):

Both players boast strengths and weaknesses, but Speziali’s recent second serve performance and overall match success indicate an edge. Speziali’s ability to win a greater percentage of return points on the second serve also suggests a strategic advantage.

However, Mencaglia's proficiency in returning first serves and breaking opponents could present challenges for Speziali, especially under pressure.

Consideration of the surface favors Speziali, who has historically excelled on clay, the likely surface for this contest.

Given these comparative insights, while the match could be closely contested, Speziali appears to have a slight advantage and is predicted to emerge victorious.