Niels Ratiu vs Rodrigo Alujas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ratiu's second serve has been more effective in recent months, winning 46.62% of points compared to Alujas' 42.65%. Could this be a significant factor in the match outcome? The stats suggest so.
• When returning second serves, Ratiu has a slight edge at 46.75%, marginally outperforming Alujas who is at 45.36%.
• Interestingly, Alujas surpasses Ratiu when returning first serves, achieving 31.15% versus Ratiu's 29.06%.
• In terms of handling pressure, Alujas excels by saving 55.81% of breakpoints, whereas Ratiu saves 47.92%.
• Looking at their match outcomes over the past year, Ratiu holds a higher winning percentage at 62.5% compared to Alujas' 44.68%.
• Ratiu performs best on clay surfaces with a winning percentage of 62%, matching Alujas' best surface performance which is on hard courts at 53%.
• Both players have predominantly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, though Ratiu has a slightly better match win ratio at 62.5%.
• The quality of opponents faced is telling; Ratiu has played against higher-ranked opponents with an average rank of 170.25, unlike Alujas who faced players with an average rank of 306.96.
• Deciding set performance heavily favors Ratiu, winning 100% of such sets, compared to Alujas who claims victory only 42% of the time.
• In break point conversion, Alujas excels at 35.86%, clearly outstripping Ratiu's 16.22% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

Both players bring different strengths to the court, but recent performance trends provide some clarity on who might hold the edge in this upcoming matchup.

Ratiu's stronger second serve, success in deciding sets, and experience against higher-ranked opponents suggest a tactical advantage in match play.

While Alujas counters with superior performance when converting breakpoints, Ratiu's overall superior winning percentage reflects a well-rounded game.

Factoring these elements together, Ratiu appears more likely to clinch victory in this encounter, leveraging their strengths effectively throughout the match.