Matthew Dellavedova vs Ajeet Rai Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance indicates Rai has a slight advantage, winning 44.59% of points compared to Dellavedova's 42.72%. Could this influence the match's outcome? Perhaps.
• In recent form, Rai also leads in return games, winning 46.2% on second serve returns, while Dellavedova manages 43.98%. However, Dellavedova turns the tables with 28.16% on first serve returns compared to Rai's 24.9%.
• When it comes to handling pressure, Rai narrowly edges out Dellavedova by saving 51.69% of breakpoints, while Dellavedova saves 50.74%.
• Over the past year, Dellavedova has won a slightly higher percentage of their matches, 59.3% compared to Rai's 56.9%, indicating a marginally stronger recent performance.
• Both players perform best on hard surfaces, each winning 57%, but they struggle on indoor hard surfaces, with Dellavedova at 17% and Rai at 33%.
• In the Futures/ITF tournaments, Dellavedova boasts a 71.43% win rate, outpacing Rai's 63.16%, which can be crucial in lower-tier competition.
• Their direct head-to-head record is balanced at 1-1, though Dellavedova leads in total sets won by 3-2.
• Matches between them typically last about 1:49:00, with no tiebreaks or deciding set wins in their direct encounters yet.
• When facing more competitive opponents, the rankings they face are closely matched: Dellavedova's opponents average a rank of 405.62, while Rai's are slightly higher at 401.76.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Dellavedova might hold the advantage, having won 67% of these situations recently, compared to Rai's 58% success rate.
• Their breakpoint conversion rates are tightly matched; Dellavedova converts 32.3%, and Rai slightly more at 33.02%.

Editorial Prediction (August 14, 2025, UTC):

As the tennis match approaches, both Matthew Dellavedova and Rai have demonstrated strengths and vulnerabilities in recent form. Dellavedova showcases a slight edge in overall match wins over the past year and exhibits superior performance in the Futures/ITF tournaments, which may prove pivotal. However, Rai often capitalizes on return game opportunities, potentially challenging Dellavedova's service games.

With both players performing best on hard surfaces, they are evenly matched in this regard. Yet, Dellavedova's experience in clutch situations, like deciding sets, could tilt the balance in his favor should the match extend to such lengths.

Considering the balanced head-to-head history, current trends, and Dellavedova's historically robust handling of pressure-laden moments, he is slightly favored to win the upcoming tennis match against Rai.