Steven Diez vs Lorenzo Giustino Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Giustino's second serve performance compare to Diez's in recent form? Giustino excels slightly, with 43.49% of points won compared to Diez's 39.88%.
• Giustino has a slight edge in returning his opponent's second serve, winning 50% of those points, while Diez captures 43.74%.
• When comparing first return points, Diez is more efficient, with 33.8% over Giustino's 27.79%, which may impact the match outcome.
• Can under pressure performance make a difference? Both players show similar resilience, with Giustino at 53.43% and Diez narrowly ahead at 53.85% breakpoint saves.
• Giustino has a higher overall match win percentage over the last year (63.86%) compared to Diez's 56.82%, indicating a stronger performance trend.
• Considering career surface preference, Giustino excels on clay (55%) while Diez thrives on hard courts (57%).
• Within the last year, Giustino has dominated Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K) with a 75% win rate, surpassing Diez's 66.67% at the same level.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Giustino leads, winning 2 out of 3 matches and 5 out of 8 sets.
• In deciding set scenarios, Giustino boasts a 61% win rate over the past year, significantly higher than Diez's 27%.
• Giustino outperforms Diez in tiebreak situations, winning all 3 they have contested.
• The level of opponents each player has faced differs slightly, with Giustino competing against higher-ranked opponents on average.
• Where does Diez have an advantage? Recent breakpoint conversion rates favor Diez significantly, with a 51.09% success rate against Giustino's 34.27%.

Editorial Prediction (May 16, 2025, UTC):

In the upcoming match, Lorenzo Giustino appears to have several key advantages over Steven Diez. His slightly superior record in head-to-head matches, as well as his recent overall win percentage, suggest a stronger current form.

Despite Diez having a higher breakpoint conversion rate recently, Giustino's ability to win a greater percentage of deciding sets gives him a critical edge in high-pressure moments. Additionally, Giustino's dominance in direct tiebreak confrontations signifies his capacity to stay calm under intense pressure.

Given these factors, along with Giustino's recent edge in second serve and return performance, Giustino is most likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.