They have played 3 sets in total, with Norbert Gombos winning 2 and Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez winning 1. The last match between Norbert Gombos and Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez was at the Istanbul Challenger, 02-09-2025, Round: R1, Surface: Hard, with Draw getting the victory 6-2 2-6 7-6(5).
How does each player's second serve compare? Mendez has recently won 44.41% of points on their second serve, whereas Gombos has secured 48.32%. This indicates a slight edge for Gombos.
Analyzing return game proficiency, Mendez wins 46.04% of opponent's second serve points while Gombos achieves 46.11%. Both are quite balanced here, with Gombos having a marginal advantage.
What about first serve return effectiveness? It's very close, with Mendez at 26.3% and Gombos at 26.44%, indicating no clear superiority.
Under pressure, Mendez has saved 55.1% of breakpoints compared to Gombos' 53.55%, suggesting Mendez may perform slightly better under high-pressure situations.
Overall match performance over the past year shows Mendez winning 52.94% of matches, whereas Gombos has a higher win rate of 56.92%, giving Gombos a slight performance lead.
Which surfaces favor each player? Mendez excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate, while Gombos is strongest on clay with a 59% success rate.
Considering event levels, Mendez has a 43.24% win rate in Challenger/ITF tournaments, compared to Gombos' 55.36%, indicating Gombos may have faced slightly weaker competition.
Against different competition levels, Mendez faced opponents with an average ranking of 282.74, whereas Gombos' opponents averaged a rank of 393.38, suggesting Mendez may have faced tougher opponents.
Considering deciding set performance, Mendez has a 56% success rate, while Gombos is at 48%, indicating Mendez may have an edge in extended matches.
How effective are they at converting break points? Mendez converts 28.83% of chances, while Gombos is more efficient at 36.22%.
Editorial Prediction (September 2, 2025, UTC):
When examining recent statistics, Gombos shows a slight advantage in second serve performance and break point conversions. These areas are integral to securing a win during tight matches, indicating potential strengths in his overall play.
Though Mendez performs better under pressure by saving more breakpoints and excels in matches that extend to deciding sets, Gombos' overall match win rate and effectiveness in converting break points suggest a marginal advantage over Mendez.
Considering the factors and edges indicated by these statistics, Gombos appears to have the upper hand and is most likely to win the upcoming match.
Norbert Gombos vs Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88.
N. Gombos vs R. P. Mendez H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions