Samuele Pieri vs Jacopo Bilardo Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve performance over the past six months, Bilardo slightly outperforms Pieri, winning 42.29% of points compared to Pieri's 41.11%. Could this be a decisive factor?
• For return games, Bilardo has a clearer advantage on second serve returns, winning 50.77% of points, while Pieri wins 46.58%. However, Pieri edges out in first serve returns, with 32.51% compared to Bilardo's 28.55%.
• Under pressure, Bilardo has managed to save 54.6% of breakpoints, just ahead of Pieri's 53.14%. This could influence critical game moments.
• Looking at match records over the last year, Pieri won 55.32% of her matches, closely followed by Bilardo at 54.9%.
• Surface-wise, Pieri excels on clay with a 60% win rate, contrasting with her 50% on hard courts. Conversely, Bilardo performs best on hard surfaces (60%) and struggles more on clay (46%). Could the surface type impact their performance?
• Both players have predominantly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments at the $10K level, but Bilardo has a slightly higher win rate at 57.14% compared to Pieri's 55.32%.
• In their only direct encounter so far, Pieri defeated Bilardo in straight sets on clay, offering insight into direct competition dynamics.
• There have been no deciding sets or tiebreaks in their head-to-head history, allowing no clear pattern under extreme pressure for this pairing.
• Pieri's encounters have generally been against lower-ranked opponents (average rank of 378.81), while Bilardo's have been tougher, against an average rank of 290.55.
• In deciding sets over the past year, Pieri shows confidence with a 64% win rate compared to Bilardo's 10%, a significant stat for matches that go the distance.
• In recent form, Bilardo also holds a slight edge in break point conversion, converting 36.54% compared to Pieri's 33.83%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

With Pieri and Bilardo both showing closely matched statistics in recent performances, nuanced differences could determine the outcome in this upcoming match.

Bilardo leads slightly in second serve successes and second serve returns, indicating a small edge in rally initiation and disruption. However, Pieri's solid performance on clay and her resilience in deciding sets could prove decisive, especially as their past encounter was on her favored surface.

Although Bilardo has faced tougher competition and performs well under pressure when saving breakpoints, Pieri's ability to seize crucial moments and adapt on clay might tip the scales in her favor.

Considering these factors, the likely winner of the upcoming tennis match is Pieri, with her historical performance on clay being a significant influence.