Rodrigo Alujas vs Santiago Giamichelle Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do second serve performances compare? Santiago Giamichelle has won 38.30% of points on his second serve recently, slightly behind Rodrigo Alujas, who has won 39.25%.
• Who excels in return games? Santiago shines here, capturing 51.72% of opponent's second serve points compared to Rodrigo's 46.94%. He also leads in first serve returns, with 36.80% over Rodrigo's 31.30%.
• Under pressure, who saves more breakpoints? Rodrigo Alujas is better under pressure, saving 52.12% of breakpoints compared to Santiago's 40.74%.
• Analyzing win rates, Santiago has won 72.73% of his matches over the past year, outpacing Rodrigo, who has a 52.63% win rate.
• Which surfaces favor each player? Santiago favors clay with a 58% win rate, whereas Rodrigo excels on hard courts with the same win percentage. Both struggle on certain surfaces, like grass and indoor hard courts.
• Player levels suggest Santiago competes well in lower-tier tournaments, winning 72.73% of his matches, slightly better than Rodrigo's 57.45% in similar events.
• Does opponent quality affect their performance? Santiago has faced tougher competition on average, with opponent ranks around 130.91, while Rodrigo's opponents ranked approximately 238.84.
• If a match goes to a deciding set, Rodrigo should have the advantage, having won 53% of such sets compared to Santiago's 0% this year.
• Break point conversion is slightly in favor of Rodrigo, converting 39.18% of opportunities, compared to Santiago's 35.29%.

Editorial Prediction (November 27, 2025, UTC):

The competition reveals that Santiago Giamichelle showcases a superior return game, which might tilt the scales in his favor during baseline exchanges. However, his inability to convert deciding sets and slightly weaker breakpoint saves could be areas Rodrigo Alujas capitalizes on.

Rodrigo's knack for performing well in pressure scenarios—both in breakpoint savings and deciding sets—could prove pivotal in a closely contested match, highlighting his mental fortitude in critical moments.

Overall, considering Santiago's higher win percentage and his ability to challenge stronger opponents, combined with Rodrigo's capacity to maintain composure under pressure, the match is set to be a gripping contest. However, Rodrigo Alujas might edge out a victory due to his consistency in key moments and his small edges in other performance areas.