Gabriele Piraino vs Filippo Romano Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Piraino has recently won 41.4% of points on their second serve, whereas Romano has a slightly better rate at 45.04%. Does this give Romano an edge in second serve scenarios? Possibly, as second serve performance is often linked to winning outcomes.
• When it comes to returning their opponent's second serve, Piraino has a slight advantage with a 45.74% success rate compared to Romano's 45.61%. On the return of the first serve, Piraino again outperforms by winning 32.72% of points, while Romano achieves 29.37%.
• In pressure situations, Romano has saved 57.32% of breakpoints, a higher percentage than Piraino's 46.05%, potentially indicating stronger mental resilience under pressure.
• Looking at their overall performance in the last year, Piraino boasts a win rate of 67.65%, whereas Romano trails at 54.1%, suggesting a stronger recent performance by Piraino.
• Both players perform best on clay, with Piraino winning 59% of matches on this surface compared to Romano's 46%. Hard courts prove challenging for both, but Piraino fares relatively better.
• In competitive environments, Piraino has played 74.14% of matches in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a higher win rate compared to Romano's 65% at the same level of competition.
• The only head-to-head match between these players resulted in a Piraino victory, who secured both sets played, reinforcing Piraino's capability to dominate this matchup.
• Although their matches haven't historically gone to deciding sets, if this occurs, Piraino's 50% success rate in deciding sets over the last year is significantly higher than Romano's 23%.
• Piraino has faced slightly tougher opponents on average, battling players with an average ranking of 398.31 compared to Romano's 370.97.
• Recent form in breakpoint conversion is similar for both players, with Romano slightly ahead at 37.72% compared to Piraino's 36.27%.

Editorial Prediction (August 31, 2025, UTC):

Piraino and Romano present an intriguing matchup, with each player showcasing unique strengths. Romano has demonstrated a marginally better second-serve performance and breakpoint conversion recently, giving them a slight technical edge in these specific areas.

Nevertheless, Piraino's overall performance metrics are more compelling. With a stronger win rate over the last year, better return stats, and a historical victory in their only prior meeting, Piraino seems to bring a more comprehensive game to the court.

While Romano's ability to save breakpoints suggests resilience, Piraino's consistency, especially on their preferred clay surface, indicates a substantial competitive advantage.

Considering the balance of strengths, Piraino is predicted to be the likely victor in their forthcoming encounter, capitalizing on their return efficiency and historical head-to-head success.