Leo Raquillet vs Matthew William Donald Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Over the past six months, Raquillet has secured 40.12% of points on their second serve, whereas Donald has managed a slightly higher 41.9%. What does this mean for match outcomes? Donald might have a slight edge in serve performance.
• When returning the opponent's second serves, Donald leads with 43.28% success over Raquillet's 41.92%. However, Raquillet is better at returning first serves, winning 30.37% compared to Donald's 26.85%. The stronger first serve return gives Raquillet a potential advantage.
• In terms of saving breakpoints, Donald has a stronger record, saving 52.63%, compared to Raquillet’s 50.44%. This could be crucial in maintaining composure under pressure.
• When looking at match performance over the last year, Raquillet has won 57.14% of their matches, slightly more than Donald’s 53.45%. Could this indicate a more consistent performance level from Raquillet?
• Raquillet excels on clay with a win rate of 55% but struggles on hard surfaces with 44%. Conversely, Donald performs best on hard courts, winning 53%, and less so on clay with 42%. The surface could play a decisive role in the outcome.
• Both players have mostly played in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, but Raquillet has a slightly better winning percentage of 59.57% compared to Donald’s 53.45% in similar events.
• Raquillet is ahead in direct head-to-head matches, having won their only previous encounter 6-4, 7-5. Will this past result influence the upcoming match?
• Raquillet has played against slightly tougher opponents with an average rank of 365.24, compared to Donald’s opponents with an average rank of 391.57, indicating a potential resilience in higher-stakes matches.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Raquillet might have a slight edge, having won 69% of deciding sets in the past year, compared to Donald’s 67%.
• Raquillet shows superior break point conversion at 41.59%, while Donald is at 35.62%. This could be pivotal during break opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (May 31, 2025, UTC):

As we approach the upcoming match, it's clear that both players have their strengths and weaknesses. While Donald has a marginally better recent second serve performance, Raquillet counters with a stronger first serve return and superior breakpoint conversion.

Raquillet's past victory over Donald and better performance in high-pressure situations, such as deciding sets, provide him with a psychological edge. The surface will also play a crucial role, potentially favoring Raquillet if the match is on clay.

Considering these factors, Raquillet is slightly favored to win the upcoming encounter. However, Donald's resilience and service pressure-saving abilities mean the match could be closely contested.