Gonzalo Villanueva vs Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve strength: Gonzalo Villanueva secures 44.01% of points on their second serve, slightly less than Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez at 45.59%. Does this small difference hint at an edge?
• Return game: Villanueva captures 43.44% of their opponent's second serve points, while Pacheco Mendez leads slightly with 45.65%. Villanueva, however, is stronger in first serve returns at 31.33% compared to Pacheco Mendez's 27.47%.
• Handling pressure: Pacheco Mendez shows better breakpoint saving at 56.25%, as opposed to Villanueva's 52.74%. Will this be decisive in critical moments?
• Overall match success: Villanueva has a higher win rate over the last year at 59.49% versus Pacheco Mendez's 52.86%.
• Surface preference: Both players excel on I.hard, each with an 80% win rate. Villanueva struggles on Hard surfaces, while Pacheco Mendez finds Clay challenging.
• Competitive level: Villanueva has a 55.38% win rate in Challenger/ITF tournaments > $10K, outshining Pacheco Mendez's 45.45% rate.
• Average opponent ranking: Villanueva's opponents have an average rank of 329.27, whereas Pacheco Mendez faces stronger opponents with an average rank of 273.8.
• Deciding set ability: Villanueva wins 74% of matches that reach a deciding set, outperforming Pacheco Mendez who wins 55% in such scenarios. Could this be pivotal if the match extends to a deciding set?

Editorial Prediction (November 5, 2025, UTC):

Both Gonzalo Villanueva and Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez have shown similar second serve performance, with Pacheco Mendez having a slight edge. This marginal difference might play a subtle role in the upcoming match.

Villanueva exhibits superior consistency in first serve returns, which might prove advantageous, albeit Pacheco Mendez is better at saving breakpoints under pressure.

Considering overall performance, Villanueva's higher win percentage and proficiency in deciding sets position him as a stronger contender.

Pacheco Mendez competes against higher-ranked opponents, presenting him as more seasoned under tough scenarios, but this hasn't fully translated into a better win record.

Taking into account these statistics and insights, Gonzalo Villanueva is favored to secure the win in the upcoming match.