Francisco Cerundolo vs Carlos Taberner Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Cerundolo has a slight edge in recent second serve performance, winning 45.56% of points compared to Taberner's 44.24%.
• In returning second serves, Taberner outshines Cerundolo with 47.16% of points won versus Cerundolo's 44.6%.
• Taberner also leads in returning first serves, winning 30.49% of points compared to Cerundolo's 28%.
• Under pressure, both players exhibit similar breakpoint-saving capabilities, with Cerundolo at 52.82% and Taberner at 52.63%.
• In overall match performance over the past year, both players are closely matched; Cerundolo won 63.01% of matches, while Taberner won 63.29%.
• Cerundolo excels on clay with a career win rate of 70%, compared to Taberner's 64% on the same surface.
• Grass courts pose a challenge for both, with Cerundolo winning 45% and Taberner only 20% of matches.
• Cerundolo's experience on the Main tour with a win percentage of 62.86% could give him an edge over Taberner, who primarily competes in Challengers/ITF tournaments.
• Has Cerundolo's exposure to higher-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 61.77, better prepared him over Taberner's average opponent rank of 253.48?
• In deciding sets over the last 12 months, Taberner prevails in 70% of matches, surpassing Cerundolo's 55% win rate.
• Should the match go into a deciding set, might Taberner's stronger performance in this scenario influence the outcome?
• Taberner demonstrates superior breakpoint conversion, achieving a 35.81% success rate compared to Cerundolo's 29.1%.

Editorial Prediction (July 23, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Cerundolo and Taberner promises to be a closely contested encounter. Cerundolo’s recent form on the main tour and experience against higher-ranked players may give him a slight edge in terms of quality and exposure. His strong performance on clay further reinforces his advantage on the surface.

Conversely, Taberner's proficiency in deciding sets and better return stats present formidable challenges, especially on critical points where his breakpoint conversion rate shines. These factors could decisively influence any tight scenarios that arise.

Although both players exhibit comparable overall winning percentages, the subtle differences in their performance statistics suggest a balanced yet intense match. Given the data, Cerundolo's main tour experience and success on clay slightly favor him as the likely winner, though Taberner's strengths can't be underestimated.