Nicolas Bruna vs Alex Barrena Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent performance statistics over the last six months, Barrena has shown strength on second serves with a success rate of winning 44.13% of points, compared to Bruna's slightly higher rate of 45.12%. Both players reveal a close competition in their ability to win points on their second serves, which is critical for forecasting match outcomes.

Analyzing their return game stats reveals Barrena has outperformed Bruna in recent form. Barrena has won 47.08% of their opponent's second serve points, whereas Bruna has secured 44.94%. On returns from the first serve, Barrena again leads with a 33.87% success rate against Bruna's 30.69%, suggesting a marginal edge over Bruna in head-to-head matchups.

When both players are under pressure, Barrena has demonstrated a superior ability to save breakpoints, boasting a 53.31% success rate, slightly ahead of Bruna's 52.08%. This is an important metric for making in-game predictions and determining the likely match victor.

Looking at their performance overview from the past year, Barrena has achieved a winning percentage of 58% from 50 matches played (W/L 29/21). Comparatively, Bruna has won 54.35% of their matches (W/L 25/21) in the same timeframe, indicating a marginally better recent form for Barrena.

Focusing on their preferred surface, both Barrena and Bruna exhibit their highest winning percentages on clay courts. Barrena has achieved a career win rate of 55% (W/L 125/102) on clay, while Bruna stands at 51% (W/L 170/164) for the same surface. Both players share their lowest win percentage on hard courts at 27%, highlighting clay as their preferred playing surface.

The level of competition played by each is noteworthy. Over the past year, Barrena has competed predominantly in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, with a win rate of 66.67% (W/L 18/9), while Bruna has participated in similar events, holding a win rate of 54.35% (W/L 25/21). The caliber of opponents faced shows Barrena's opponents having an average rank of 182.44, versus Bruna's opponents at 190.26, indicating slightly tougher competition for Barrena.

Considering scenarios where matches extend to a deciding set, Barrena boasts a 59% win rate in such situations over the past year, outpacing Bruna's 56%, further bolstering Barrena's case in tight matches.

A decisive factor in match projections is breakpoint conversion. Barrena converts an impressive 39.32% of breakpoints to their advantage, compared to Bruna's conversion rate of 27.55%. This differential is crucial in live match scenarios where converting breakpoints often tilts the match in favor of one player.

Based on these statistical analyses, Barrena is predicted to have an edge over Bruna in the upcoming match. Barrena's more effective return game, superior breakpoint conversion, and higher success rate in deciding sets provide a solid foundation for this prediction.