Gastao Elias vs Leandro Riedi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve stats reveal a marginal edge for Riedi, who has won 47.3% of second serve points compared to Elias' 46.41%. Could this give Riedi an advantage in service games?
• Return game analysis shows Elias excels in returning second serves, winning 50.88% compared to Riedi's 41.86%. However, for first serve returns, Riedi leads with 39.73% over Elias’ 30.43%, a critical factor in this head-to-head matchup.
• Under pressure, Riedi has shown a superior ability to save breakpoints, boasting a 56% save rate versus Elias' 48.91%. Will this pressure-handling decide the match?
• Over the past year, Riedi has a slightly better match win rate at 60%, while Elias has registered 54.41%. This indicates a narrow performance gap between the two.
• Each player thrives on different surfaces; Riedi's forte is I.hard with a 67% win rate, whereas Elias prefers clay with a 57% win rate.
• On the competitive level, Riedi has been more successful in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 70% of his matches, against Elias’ 44.9% in the same tier.
• In direct encounters, Riedi leads with 1 win over Elias, also winning both sets in their previous match.
• Elias has faced lower-ranked opponents on average (319.13) compared to Riedi’s opponents (258.65), possibly affecting Elias’ match preparation.
• In deciding sets, Riedi has an edge, winning 63% of such matches against Elias’ 54%, offering insights if this match goes the distance.
• Although Elias converts more break points at 38.57%, Riedi's total game efficiency could balance this out.

Editorial Prediction (May 13, 2025, UTC):

As both competitors exhibit strengths in different areas, this upcoming match promises to be closely contested. While Elias shows superior performance in return games, particularly against second serves, Riedi holds a distinct advantage when it comes to handling pressure situations.

Their head-to-head history favors Riedi, who won their only previous meeting convincingly on I.hard courts, his preferred surface. Furthermore, Riedi's experience against tougher opponents over the past year and his success rate in deciding sets bolster his edge in competitive play.

Taking these dynamics into account, Riedi appears slightly more poised to claim victory, particularly if the match remains tight or reaches a deciding set. Therefore, Riedi is considered the likely winner in this forthcoming face-off.