Nicolas Zanellato vs Franco Roncadelli Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

As we analyze the second serve performance over the past six months, it is evident that Zanellato outperforms Roncadelli by winning 49.25% of points compared to Roncadelli's 38.95%. This disparity in second serve points won plays a significant role in determining match outcomes, especially in a tightly contested head-to-head (H2H) encounter. Furthermore, when it comes to return games, Roncadelli has claimed victory in 50.99% of their opponent's second serve points, while Zanellato follows closely at 50%. This marginal difference could impact Zanellato's ability to take control during return games.

Notably, Roncadelli displays a superior performance on clay courts with a career win percentage of 57% (W/L 175/131), aligning closely with Zanellato's clay court success at 59% (W/L 114/80). However, both players exhibit a decline on hard surfaces, with Roncadelli registering a 33% win rate and Zanellato achieving 40%. These surface preferences will undoubtedly influence today's match, considering the event's surface.

In terms of managing pressure, Zanellato has saved 57.69% of breakpoints in recent form, overshadowing Roncadelli's 52.05% breakpoint save rate. Yet, Roncadelli compensates with a more impressive conversion rate for breakpoints, converting 37.78% of opportunities compared to Zanellato's 26.92%. Such statistics are crucial for forecasting live betting opportunities during decisive moments in the match.

Over the last 12 months, Roncadelli has demonstrated superiority by winning 66.67% of matches played (W/L 44/22), outshining Zanellato's 44.44% win rate (W/L 8/10). This performance reflects Roncadelli's consistent dominance at the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K level, where they have secured victory in 84.21% of matches. Zanellato, on the other hand, has been competing primarily in the Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K level, registering a 38.46% success rate, indicating a disparity in competitiveness faced.

When examining the direct H2H matches, both players have emerged victorious in one instance each from their previous two encounters. Intriguingly, during their last matchup at the M 15 Mogi das Cruzes, Roncadelli triumphed with a scoreline of 5-7 6-1 7-5. Notably, Roncadelli has the edge when it comes to deciding sets against all players, winning 58% compared to Zanellato's 50%. Furthermore, Roncadelli has previously secured victory in their only deciding set against Zanellato, providing a slight edge should today's clash extend into a third set.

Taking into account these statistics and trends, Roncadelli appears better poised to clinch victory based on their superior performance in recent matches, particularly on their favored clay surface. The statistical analysis suggests Roncadelli's advantage in crucial areas like second serve returns, match-winning consistency, and pressure situations, positioning them as the more likely winner in this tennis showdown.