Gabriele Mellerio vs Alexander Orlov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do recent second serve performances compare between the players? Orlov has a significant edge, winning 52% of points, while Mellerio only manages 33.33%.
• Return game stats reveal Orlov is also superior on second serve returns, capturing 39.13% compared to Mellerio's 31.25%.
• On first serve returns, however, Mellerio outperforms with a 33.33% success rate against Orlov's 10.34%.
• Who handles pressure better? Orlov has demonstrated stronger breakpoint resilience, saving 50% of them, contrasting with Mellerio's 33.33%.
• Overall match performance in the last year shows Orlov winning 70% of matches, leaving Mellerio far behind at 28.57%.
• Is surface preference a factor? Orlov excels on Hard courts (52% win rate), while this is Mellerio's weakest surface (9% win rate).
• Both players have primarily competed in Futures/Satellite/ITF tournaments, where Orlov again outshines Mellerio in match wins.
• Mellerio has faced stronger opposition based on average opponent rank (62.07) compared to Orlov's (178.3).
• In deciding sets, Orlov excels with a perfect 100% win record, while Mellerio wins half of such encounters.
• Both players have not converted breakpoints recently, with both stuck at 0% conversion.

Editorial Prediction (August 24, 2025, UTC):

The head-to-head statistics clearly favor Orlov across various performance indicators. Orlov's robust performance on second serves and ability to return effectively provides a solid foundation, particularly in comparison to Mellerio's weaker metrics in these areas.

Orlov's superiority under pressure is evident in breakpoint situations, aligning with overall match win rates over the past year. Their proficiency on Hard courts also plays into their overall advantage.

While Mellerio has faced better-ranked opposition, the comparative lack of performance consistency might be detrimental. In deciding sets, Orlov seems almost unstoppable, further emphasizing their edge.

Taking into account these factors, Orlov is the most likely winner in the upcoming tennis match.