Francesco Passaro vs Luciano Darderi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Darderi has an edge in second serve performance, winning 49.26% of points compared to Passaro's 43.72% over the last six months.
• Passaro has a slight advantage in returning second serve points, achieving 43.61% against Darderi's 42.28%.
• For first serve returns, Passaro again leads with 28.84% compared to Darderi's 24.91%, possibly indicating stronger defensive play.
• Both players are relatively equal under pressure, with Darderi narrowly leading break point saves at 57.69%, while Passaro has saved 57.01%.
• Over the past year, Passaro boasts a higher match win rate of 67.31%, compared to Darderi's 50% win rate.
• Both players show their best performance on clay, with Darderi having a slightly better win percentage (64%) than Passaro (61%).
• Passaro has been more successful in lower-level tournaments, winning 69.44% of Challenger/ITF matches, while Darderi has a lower main tour win rate of 46.88%.
• In head-to-head matchups, Passaro leads with two wins against Darderi with no wins, suggesting a psychological edge.
• Passaro has shown superior performance in deciding sets, winning 74% over the last year, compared to Darderi's 53% win rate in similar scenarios.
• An important stat to note is Passaro's higher breakpoint conversion rate of 35.54%, surpassing Darderi's 30.1%, favoring Passaro in crucial moments.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the upcoming tennis match between Passaro and Darderi, several factors are at play. Passaro has a historical advantage in their direct encounters, winning both previous matches against Darderi, including a recent victory on a similar clay surface.

While Darderi exhibits a stronger second serve performance, Passaro excels in returning both first and second serves, potentially neutralizing Darderi's advantage there. When considering under-pressure situations, although both players save their break points at a similar rate, Passaro is more successful in converting these opportunities, suggesting a critical advantage in tight moments.

Given Passaro's higher overall match win rate and superior performance in deciding sets, the momentum seems to favor him. Despite Darderi's competitive edge on clay, Passaro's consistency and strategic gameplay in previous matchups position him as the likely winner for this match.