Julian Alonso vs Ellis Short Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the recent 6-month period, Alonso has performed better on second serves, winning 45.69% of points compared to Short's 36.67%.
• How do they fare in return games? Alonso excels, capturing 49.74% of points on opponents' second serves, while Short manages 35%. For first serve returns, Alonso leads 30.85% to Short's 23.33%.
• When facing breakpoints, Alonso has a more impressive defense, saving 62.34% versus Short's 42.86%.
• Looking at the last year, Short has a slightly higher match win percentage at 71.43%, but with fewer matches, than Alonso's 65%.
• Both players perform best on hard surfaces, with Short holding a better win rate of 64% compared to Alonso's 57%.
• In terms of match experience over the last year, both players have mainly competed at the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K level, with Short achieving a higher win percentage.
• Alonso has faced tougher competition, with opponents having an average rank far higher than that of Short's.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Alonso has a slight edge, prevailing in 29% of such sets, whereas Short hasn't won any.
• For breakpoint conversion, Short is more effective, converting at 50% compared to Alonso's 33.33%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

As the upcoming tennis match approaches, several key statistics and trends reveal potential advantages for the players involved. Alonso showcases a strong performance on second serves and return games, which are crucial aspects in this head-to-head matchup.

Under pressure, Alonso also has the upper hand, fending off a significant number of breakpoints. Despite a slightly lower overall win percentage, Alonso has consistently faced tougher competition, indicating resilience and competitiveness.

Short, while effective in breaking opponent serves and winning a higher percentage of matches, has a disadvantage if the match reaches a deciding set. On hardcourt, both players are strong, but Alonso's perseverance and experience against tougher opponents suggest a competitive edge.

Weighing these factors, Alonso appears more poised to win this encounter, given their second serve and return game effectiveness, as well as critical under-pressure performance metrics.