Gonzalo Bueno vs Alex Barrena Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Gonzalo Bueno has been slightly less effective at winning points on his second serve recently, with a success rate of 40.69% compared to Alex Barrena's 45.77%. Does this indicate a critical area for improvement for Bueno? It might, as second serve performance is closely linked to match outcomes.
• When it comes to return games, Bueno shows a minor edge over Barrena. He has won 46.25% of points on his opponent's second serve, compared to Barrena's 45.69%. Their success rates for first serve returns are virtually identical, with Bueno just ahead at 33.36% versus Barrena’s 33.23%.
• Under pressure, Bueno has proven more resilient, saving 50.56% of breakpoints faced, while Barrena has managed to save 46.98%.
• In terms of overall match performance over the last year, Barrena boasts a stronger win rate of 67.47% (56/27), compared to Bueno’s 57.89% (44/32). Could this give Barrena a psychological edge? Possibly.
• Both players excel on clay, each holding a 56% win rate on the surface. However, Barrena struggles more on hard surfaces, with only a 25% success rate, compared to Bueno’s untested 0% on indoor hard.
• Considering the event level, Barrena has a slightly better win rate in Challenger/ITF matches >$10K tournaments, at 64.81%, compared to Bueno’s 56.06%.
• The head-to-head record favors Bueno, who has won their only previous meeting, which took place on clay, adding a potentially decisive factor in his favor for the upcoming match.
• Bueno's competition over the past year has been of a higher average rank (256.79) than Barrena's (364.9), suggesting that Bueno has been facing tougher opponents.
• In deciding sets, Bueno's record is impressive, winning 73%, whereas Barrena's is commendable but slightly lower at 67%.

Editorial Prediction (November 6, 2025, UTC):

As both athletes prepare to face each other again, careful scrutiny of their performances reveals a fascinating contest ahead.

Gonzalo Bueno's strength in critical moments, such as saving breakpoints, gives him an upper hand. His ability to return second serves slightly better than Barrena also stands out as a potential factor for victory.

However, Alex Barrena’s better annual win rate and robust second serve performance cannot be overlooked, presenting him as a formidable opponent.

Given Bueno's slight edge in head-to-head history and his resilience under pressure, he appears the more likely to clinch this match, especially with the competition scheduled on a clay surface.