They have played 4 sets in total, with Gastao Elias winning 4 and Tiago Silva winning 0. The last match between Gastao Elias and Tiago Silva was at the M25 Porto, 23-07-2025, Round: R1, Surface: Hard, with Gastao Elias getting the victory 6-3 6-4.
Second serve performance reveals that Elias has been stronger, winning 44.66% of points, compared to Silva's 37.69%. Does this give Elias an edge? The correlation with match predictions suggests it might.
On return games, Elias has again outperformed Silva, taking 50.64% of second serve return points, while Silva stands at 45.3%. This demonstrates Elias's effectiveness in return scenarios.
Under pressure, Silva excels, saving 56.32% of breakpoints, compared to Elias's 49.49%. Could this be a crucial factor during critical points of the match?
Performance overview shows Elias has a slight edge with a 56.25% win rate over the last year, compared to Silva's 52.63%.
Elias's best career surface is Clay with a 57% win rate, while Silva prefers Hard courts with a 59% success rate—and has struggled on Clay.
Elias has mostly competed in Challengers/ITF events, winning 43.9% of matches, whereas Silva has played Futures/Satellites, achieving a 58.82% win rate.
In their direct head-to-head matchup history, Elias leads 1-0, winning both sets played against Silva.
No deciding set or tiebreaks have occurred between them in past encounters, leaving this aspect open to possibilities.
Opponent quality has been slightly higher for Silva, facing opponents with an average rank of 275.79, versus Elias's 304.08.
If this match enters a deciding set, history favors Elias, who has won 60% of such sets recently compared to Silva's 40%.
Break point conversion rates are close, though Elias holds a small advantage with 37.86% over Silva's 34.78%, indicating potential slight edge in crucial moments.
Editorial Prediction (July 23, 2025, UTC):
Analyzing their second serve performance, Elias has shown superior skill with nearly 45% of points won, reflecting in his stronger match prediction metrics.
While Silva has a stronger breakpoint defense, Elias counters with a more effective return game, often capitalizing on second serve returns.
Considering their historical matchups, Elias boasts a perfect record against Silva, highlighting his strategic advantage in past encounters.
However, Silva's expertise on Hard surfaces should not be underestimated, though Elias's ability to win deciding sets provides an edge if the match extends.
Ultimately, despite Silva's potential resilience under pressure, Elias's overall performance trends and past victories position him as the likely winner of this upcoming match.
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G. Elias vs T. Silva H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions