Francesco Forti vs Daniele Minighini Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance impact match outcomes? Forti wins 45% of points on their second serve compared to Minighini's 35.03%, potentially giving Forti an edge.
• In terms of return games, Minighini leads slightly by winning 44.97% of points on opponents' second serves, while Forti captures 40.14%.
• When it comes to returning first serves, Minighini has a minor advantage, succeeding 27.09% of the time versus Forti's 23.45%.
• Under pressure, Forti saves 54.35% of breakpoints, slightly better than Minighini at 50%.
• Looking at the past year, Forti has won 57.14% of matches compared to Minighini's 50% win rate, suggesting a stronger overall performance.
• Both players have their best win percentage on hard surfaces, with Forti winning 64% of matches and Minighini 50%.
• On the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K circuit, Forti has a higher win percentage of 63.16% compared to Minighini's 51.52%.
• Direct head-to-head history favors Forti, with 1 win in their only encounter, notably on clay, 6-3, 7-5.
• Should the match reach a deciding set, Minighini has historically outperformed with 67% wins, while Forti has won only 20% of such scenarios.
• In converting breakpoints, Minighini again leads slightly, converting 29.03% compared to Forti's 26.09%.
• Forti has competed against slightly higher-ranked opponents on average, playing against players ranked around 306.86, while Minighini faced those ranked approximately 250.97.

Editorial Prediction (May 19, 2025, UTC):

Both players exhibit strengths in different areas. Forti's higher win-rate on hard surfaces and strong second serve performance could be crucial advantages in this matchup. Additionally, Forti has shown better overall match performance over the past year.

Minighini, however, leads in return game efficiency and deciding set performance, suggesting resilience in longer matches. Furthermore, Minighini has a marginally better success rate at converting breakpoints.

While Minighini's ability to compete against higher-ranked players is noteworthy, Forti's head-to-head track record is favorable. Considering these factors, Forti seems likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.