Francesco Maestrelli vs Enrico Dalla Valle Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When evaluating second serve performance over the last six months, Valle has demonstrated a slight edge, winning 46.12% of points compared to Maestrelli's 44.79%. This is a critical statistic, known for its strong predictive value in forecasting match outcomes. In return games, Maestrelli's ability to capture 44.77% of his opponent's second serve points surpasses Valle's figure of 39.82%. The first serve return stats, with Valle at 26.49% and Maestrelli at 27.41%, further underscore Maestrelli's prowess in this aspect. These return game metrics are invaluable for predicting head-to-head match results.

In high-pressure situations, Valle has been able to save 57.14% of breakpoints against him, a statistic slightly superior to Maestrelli's 53.74%, offering insights for in-game betting strategies. The broader performance overview over the past year shows Valle winning 50.82% of his matches (31 of 61), while Maestrelli has maintained a marginally better record with a 53.23% win rate (33 of 62). The contrast in their favorite playing surfaces remains apparent; Valle excels on clay with a career win percentage of 55%, while Maestrelli achieves his best performances on hard courts, boasting a 56% win rate.

Both competitors have primarily participated in Challengers/ITF tournaments valued at over $10K, each securing victories in 50% of those matches. This parity reflects the level of competition they have faced. Historical encounters show that Valle has dominated their sole head-to-head meeting, clinching both sets against Maestrelli. The last match between the two took place at the Zagreb Challenger, where Valle emerged victorious on clay, further reinforcing his surface advantage. Despite this, their H2H data does not feature any deciding sets, potentially indicating a straightforward contest if both are evenly matched.

Opponent quality analysis suggests that Maestrelli has competed against slightly higher-ranked opponents, indicated by an average rank of 270.24 compared to Valle's 291.07. Interestingly, Maestrelli shows superiority in winning deciding sets against other opponents, with a 54% success rate, surpassing Valle’s 44%. In terms of break point conversion, both are nearly identical in recent form, with Valle converting 32.39% and Maestrelli 32% of their opportunities.

Considering these comprehensive statistics, Valle's consistent performance on clay and previous head-to-head triumph positions him as the tentative favorite. Nonetheless, Maestrelli’s form in return games and recent success in high-stakes sets cannot be overlooked, suggesting a tightly contested match. Still, with historical data favoring him, Valle slightly edges out Maestrelli as the predicted victor in this encounter.