Santiago Rodriguez Taverna vs Nicolas Bruna Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing second serve performance over the past six months, Bruna and Taverna show a close match, with Bruna winning 44.64% of points on their second serve, while Taverna edges ahead with 45.87%. Such statistics have high relevance in shaping match predictions.

In terms of return game statistics, Bruna has won 45.64% of their opponent's second serve points recently, whereas Taverna has recorded 45.14%. For first serve returns, Bruna has achieved 30.49% and Taverna 30.63%. These numbers provide crucial insight into picking a favorite for the head-to-head encounters.

Under pressure, Taverna has shown stronger defensive skills by saving 54.19% of breakpoints, compared to Bruna's 51.32%. Such metrics are particularly useful for in-game betting predictions. In the last year, Bruna managed to win 55.32% of her matches (W/L 26/21), while Taverna has a slightly lower success rate of 52.05% (W/L 38/35), delivering a balanced view of head-to-head predictions.

Evaluating surface preferences, Bruna excels on clay with a 51% win rate (W/L 171/164), whereas Taverna shines on hard courts with a 63% win rate (W/L 92/54). Over the past year, Bruna has largely competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, achieving a 55.32% win rate (W/L 26/21), while Taverna predominantly played in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K with a 46.43% record (W/L 26/30).

Evaluating direct head-to-head statistics, Taverna has been dominant, winning both encounters against Bruna. In these two matches, spanning four sets, Taverna has consistently outplayed Bruna, with the last meeting occurring during the M15 Santiago on October 3, 2019, where Taverna won 6-2, 7-5. The average match duration between them stands at 35 minutes and 30 seconds, providing an expectation for a potentially brief encounter in their upcoming match.

Examining match situations, both players have avoided playing any tiebreaks or deciding sets against each other. Nonetheless, Bruna has a 56% success rate in deciding sets over the last 12 months, while Taverna is slightly more effective with a 67% success rate on the tour, offering predictions if the match goes the distance.

When considering opponents' quality, Bruna's opponents have an average rank of 198.26, as opposed to Taverna's 360.73 over the past year. In terms of break point conversion, Taverna holds an edge by converting 30.73% of opportunities, compared to Bruna's 27.62%. Such statistics become critical for live betting, especially when either player gains a breakpoint chance.

In summary, when examining all available data, Taverna's superior head-to-head record, defensive breakpoint skills, and strong performance metrics, especially on hard courts, suggest that Taverna is likely to emerge victorious in the forthcoming match. However, Bruna's record on clay could present challenges if the surface becomes a decisive factor.