Rafael Izquierdo Luque vs Gastao Elias Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Rafael Izquierdo Luque's second serve strength shows he wins 43.56% of points, slightly edging out Gastao Elias, who wins 41.58%.
• Will Luque's advantage on first serve returns, with a 32.28% win rate, outweigh Elias's return game, who performs slightly better at 46.28% on second serve points? It's an open question. However, Luque's first serve return stands stronger at 32.28% compared to Elias's 24.73%.
• Both players exhibit resilience with breakpoints: Luque saves 48.13% while Elias saves 50.92%—a critical stat for match pressure moments.
• Looking back at the last year, Luque and Elias have nearly matched win percentages in overall matches, at 65.38% and 64% respectively.
• Each has their preferable surface: Luque thrives on Hard courts, winning 64%, and Elias specializes on Clay, also at 64%.
• In terms of competition level, Elias stands out with higher success at Futures/ITF events, boasting a 78.79% win rate, compared to Luque's 65.38%.
• The average rank of opponents for Luque is higher at 257.9, indicating a tendency to face stronger adversaries than Elias, who averages against rank 343.54.
• If this match goes to a deciding set, Elias has a better track record, winning 65% of such scenarios, as opposed to Luque’s 55%.
• Both players convert breakpoints with similar efficiency, with Luque at 37.41% and Elias at 36.84%, suggesting evenly matched abilities to capitalize on opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (November 12, 2025, UTC):

Rafael Izquierdo Luque and Gastao Elias come into this match with comparable recent performances, each showing strengths that could tip the scales. Luque's edge in first serve returns positions him well to influence the outcome, while Elias’s competency in deciding sets suggests resilience under pressure.

Each player excels in particularly favorable conditions, with Luque's proficiency on hard courts and Elias's acumen on clay. The match's location and surface can play a pivotal role in the result.

Considering Elias's slightly better performance in handling lower-ranked opponents and his proficiency in critical match scenarios, he appears to hold a marginally favorable position. Hence, Gastao Elias is likely to have a slight edge to secure victory in this upcoming encounter.