Matteo Fondriest vs Andrea Paolini Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

What can we infer from the second serve performance in the recent form of Paolini and Fondriest? Over the last six months, Paolini has managed to secure 35.09% of points on their second serve, whereas Fondriest has improved upon this with a 43.84% success rate. This statistic holds great weight in predicting match results, offering a significant insight into the potential favorite.

Now, let's delve into the return game statistics. When it comes to returning their opponent's second serve, Paolini has claimed 47.77% of the points, topping Fondriest's 45.32%. Interestingly, for first serve returns, Paolini outshines Fondriest, achieving 34.99% compared to Fondriest's 25.43%. This factor greatly helps when determining who might have the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters.

How do these players handle pressure? Paolini has saved 45.45% of breakpoints recently, while Fondriest has managed a 41.33% save rate. The ability to save breakpoints is a critical data point, especially for in-game betters. Equally important is evaluating overall match performance: Across the past year, Paolini has been successful in 68.63% of their matches—a record surpassing Fondriest's 59.74%.

When examining the surface type, Paolini shows the highest career win percentage on Hard courts at 71%, while Fondriest records a notably lower 57% win rate on the same surface. On their unfavorable surfaces, Paolini and Fondriest lag behind, with 58% on Clay and 33% on Indoor hard courts, respectively. This disparity is vital for forecasting match outcomes.

In one-on-one encounters, the statistics speak volumes. Paolini holds the sole victory in their single face-off, having defeated Fondriest 6-4, 7-5 at M15 Forli, hinting at a psychological edge. A glance at their competition level reveals Paolini and Fondriest primarily compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K—though Paolini claims a better win percentage.

Head-to-head pressure scenarios, especially deciding sets and tie-breakers, remain unexplored as neither player has faced each other in such intense situations. However, general performance shows Fondriest with a 47% success rate in deciding sets this past year, surpassing Paolini's 33%.

How does opponent quality affect their outcomes? Paolini's average opponent over the last 12 months was ranked 151.47, compared to Fondriest's average ranked competitor at 164.04. Notably, Paolini also triumphs in converting breakpoints recently, achieving a 41.38% conversion, outstripping Fondriest's 30.36% success rate.

With these insights, Paolini appears poised to continue their winning streak against Fondriest, boasting superior stats in crucial performance areas. Whether one assesses serve performance, return games, or pressure handling, the numbers consistently favor Paolini, indicating they are likely to emerge victorious in their next encounter.