Roberto Bautista Agut vs Marcos Giron Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Over the past six months, Agut slightly outperforms Giron by winning 46.79% of their second serve points compared to Giron's 45.81%. Could this minor edge indicate a significant advantage for Agut?
• Return Game Statistics: Agut has been notably better at winning points off his opponent's second serve, with 49.9% compared to Giron's 42.8%. This edge could be crucial in dictating the match's tempo.
• First Serve Return: Both players perform closely on first serve returns, with Giron at 27.93% and Agut at 27.13%. This similarity may lead the match to be decided by other factors.
• Handling Pressure: Giron has a slight advantage in saving breakpoints, with a 58.57% success rate compared to Agut's 53.68%. Can this composure under pressure turn the tides in Giron's favor?
• Overall Performance: Giron has a better win rate over the past year at 55.17%, whereas Agut stands at 49.02%. Does this hint at Giron's superior form leading into this match?
• Best Surface: Giron's best surface is Indoor Hard, with a 60% win rate, while Agut excels on Grass with 67%. On Clay, both have lower winning percentages, but Agut fares better overall. Is the surface a factor that could tilt the match in Agut's direction?
• Match Experience: Giron has played against slightly less challenging opponents (average rank 74.09) compared to Agut (73.43). Could Agut's experience against tougher competitors prove decisive?
• Head-to-Head Record: Agut leads their direct encounters, winning both previous matches without dropping a set. Will this psychological advantage impact Giron's performance?
• Deciding Sets: Historically, both have not faced each other in a deciding set, but Agut holds a 50% win rate over the last year in such scenarios versus Giron's 46%.
• Break Point Conversion: Agut slightly edges out in this area as well, converting 34% of breakpoints compared to Giron's 32.62%. Could this efficiency in capitalizing on opportunities be a pivotal factor?

Editorial Prediction (May 18, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Giron and Agut promises to be competitive, with both players exhibiting strengths in various areas. While Giron shows an edge in breaking points saved and overall match performance over the past year, Agut surpasses him in several critical stats.

Agut's superior return game, particularly against second serves, and his head-to-head dominance over Giron provide him with a psychological and tactical advantage. Additionally, his experience against higher-ranked opponents may prove beneficial in high-pressure situations.

Given these considerations, alongside Agut's slightly better performance in converting breakpoints and winning deciding sets, the odds slightly favor Roberto Bautista Agut to emerge victorious in this match.