Pablo Llamas Ruiz vs Rio Noguchi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Ruiz slightly edges out Noguchi in second serve points won, with 44.29% compared to Noguchi's 43.61%. Could this minor advantage be crucial?
• Both players have an equal percentage (46.34%) for winning points on their opponent's second serves, but Ruiz surpasses Noguchi in first serve returns with 31.48% over 27.43%.
• Under pressure, Noguchi has a higher breakpoint save percentage of 50.18%, compared to Ruiz’s 47.6%. Will this help Noguchi in critical moments?
• Overall match performance in the last year shows Noguchi ahead with a win rate of 61.11% compared to Ruiz's 51.61%.
• Clay courts benefit Ruiz with a 64% career win rate, unlike grass, where Noguchi excels at 64%.
• Within the Challengers/ITF > $10K level over the past year, Noguchi has a better win rate of 58.06%, compared to Ruiz’s 42.86%.
• In their only direct encounter, Ruiz defeated Noguchi in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, on hard courts.
• The average match duration between these two players is 1:21:00, with no tiebreaks or deciding sets played.
• Ruiz has faced stronger opponents in the past 12 months, with opponents averaging a rank of 263.94 compared to Noguchi's 357.13.
• In deciding sets over the past year, Ruiz has a 50% win rate, whereas Noguchi has a better record at 69% for all matches.
• Recently, Noguchi has been more efficient in converting break points with a rate of 36.13% compared to Ruiz's 32.26%.

Editorial Prediction (August 14, 2025, UTC):

The comparison of recent statistics presents a mix of advantages for both Ruiz and Noguchi. While Ruiz demonstrates a better performance in first serve returns and has previously defeated Noguchi in their only meeting, Noguchi's superior breakpoint conversion rate and higher win percentage in deciding sets may offer him a potential edge.

Noguchi's higher match win percentage over the last year and proficiency on grass courts indicate he might exploit Ruiz's weaknesses, particularly if the match extends to a third set.

Despite Ruiz having faced higher-ranked opponents, Noguchi's resilience under pressure might make a significant impact during critical junctures in the match. Ultimately, based on current trends and statistical analysis, Noguchi is slightly favored to win the match. However, Ruiz’s past victory over Noguchi reminds us not to discount his capabilities entirely.