Iliyan Radulov vs Hugo Ruiz Rodriguez Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How have the players performed on their second serve? Radulov stands out by winning 41.95% of points on the second serve recently, while Rodriguez has not won any, indicating a strong advantage for Radulov.
• On return games, Radulov has demonstrated the ability to win nearly half (49.16%) of points on opponent's second serves, while Rodriguez has also fallen behind here with 0% won.
• Is there a visible trend under high-pressure situations? Certainly, as Radulov has saved 52.01% of breakpoints compared to Rodriguez’s 0% success rate, suggesting Radulov handles in-game pressure more effectively.
• Over the past year, Radulov's win rate stands at 65%, significantly higher than Rodriguez's 47.06%, marking a defining factor in overall performance assessment.
• Breaches of serve opportunities show Radulov converting 37.43% of breakpoints whereas Rodriguez’s conversion rate is at 0%, indicating Radulov's superior game strategy when gaining the upper hand.
• Radulov's likelihood in deciding sets is stronger, winning 46% of such scenarios compared to Rodriguez's 25%, a decisive edge in close match situations.
• The quality of opponents shows Rodriguez facing higher-ranked players with an average rank of 178.53, while Radulov, encountering a lower-ranked average at 356.61, might have better polished skills against less challenging competitors but maintains winning form.
• Rodriguez fares better on clay with a 42% win rate, but Radulov's highest performance is on indoor hard courts at 75%, though their worst surface is not far behind, at 49% on hard courts.
• Both players have predominantly played within the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K circuit, but Radulov has a superior winning ratio of 65.22% compared to Rodriguez's 47.06%.

Editorial Prediction (May 20, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the performance profiles of the players reveals that Radulov holds a substantial edge over Rodriguez in multiple facets of the game.

Radulov's success in return games, breakpoint conversion, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations speaks volumes of their consistency and mental fortitude.

The stark contrast in second serve capabilities and the significant advantage in win rates add further weight to Radulov’s dominance in this matchup.

Considering these statistics and recent trends, Radulov emerges as the clear favorite to win the upcoming tennis match against Rodriguez.