Marc-Andrea Huesler vs Felipe Meligeni Alves Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

How crucial is the second serve in giving us insights into this intriguing match-up between Alves and Huesler? Looking at their form over the past six months, we find that Alves has managed to win 44.69% of points behind their second serve, whereas Huesler edges slightly ahead with 48.37%. This statistic frequently correlates with predicting match outcomes, offering a pivotal edge in analysis.

But how do they stack up when returning serves? On recently facing their opponents’ second serves, Alves clinches 44.61% of points, whereas Huesler secures 44.5%. As for first-serve returns, Alves again claims the upper hand with a 25.65% success rate, compared to Huesler's 20.5%. These figures are invaluable when singling out a favorite in this head-to-head rivalry.

Holding under pressure often showcases a player's mettle on the court. In this context, Alves has thwarted 59.39% of breakpoints against them recently, compared to Huesler’s 54.55%. Among the two, Huesler shows a slightly superior performance over the past year, winning 66.67% of his encounters, overshadowing Alves who stands at 60.29%.

Diving into their best surfaces, Alves thrives on Clay with a win percentage of 62%, but struggles on Indoor Hard courts where his success dips to 43%. In contrast, Huesler excels on Hard courts, boasting a 57% win rate, with Indoor Hard being his least successful at 50%. They play in similar event categories, focusing mainly on Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K, where Huesler has an edge, winning 73.81% of his matches compared to Alves' 63.04%.

The direct encounters brief us further. In their only meeting, Huesler emerged victorious in straight sets at a Mexico City Challenger. This win adds weight to predictions in his favor, especially given they have not had the chance to fight it out in a deciding set during their match-ups.

Tiebreaks reveal yet another facet of their duel; Alves has yet to win a tiebreak against Huesler who leads in this regard. That said, should this match go down to the wire, Alves has a superior deciding set record over the past 12 months at 64%, as opposed to Huesler’s 50%.

Lastly, both players have faced nearly similar levels of competition recently, with Alves’ average opponent rank slightly higher at 239.16 against Huesler’s 250.78. Their breakpoint conversion rates stand equal at 29.17% – a testament to their proficiency in seizing opportunities during intense moments.

Weaving all these details together, the landscape of this match suggests Huesler holds a slender advantageous edge. Despite Alves’ potential prowess on the clay and better deciding set record, Huesler’s recent victory and consistent performance on hard courts paint him as a discerning choice to claim victory in this contest.