Gastao Elias vs Andres Santamarta Roig Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Elias and Roig compare in recent second serve performance? Elias has the edge, winning 45.19% of points compared to Roig's 44.16%.
• In return games, Elias has the advantage, winning 50.36% against opponents' second serves vs. Roig's 45.6%.
• Conversely, Roig performs better on first serve returns, succeeding in 35.14% compared to Elias's 30.47%.
• Under pressure, Roig saves more breakpoints at 50.88% while Elias saves 48.4%.
• Over the last year, Roig has a slightly better match win percentage (57.14%) compared to Elias's 55.71%.
• Both players excel on clay; Elias wins 57%, and Roig wins 52% of clay matches. Elias struggles on grass, while Roig finds difficulty on hard courts.
• When considering event level, Elias competes more in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 47.06% of matches, whereas Roig has a higher win rate of 58.82% in Futures/Satellites/ITF events.
• Who faces stronger opponents? Elias's opponents have an average rank of 315.3, tougher compared to Roig's at 387.57.
• In deciding sets over the last year, Elias wins 59%, giving him an edge over Roig's 50% success rate.
• Recent form shows Roig converts 40.98% of breakpoints, better than Elias's 37.82%.

Editorial Prediction (May 21, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Elias and Roig presents a fascinating dynamic. Elias has demonstrated strength in winning more second serve and return game points, which could be pivotal in tight games.

Although Roig excels under pressure by saving a higher percentage of breakpoints, Elias's ability to win more deciding sets may prove crucial in a closely contested match.

Despite Elias facing higher-ranked opponents, Roig's consistent performance at Futures/Satellites suggests a tenacity that could shine through, especially on clay where both thrive.

Overall, given the influences of recent form and competitive pressure performance, Elias seems to hold a slight edge to win this match, but Roig's resilience and breakpoint conversion cannot be overlooked.