Svyatoslav Gulin vs Alejo Sanchez Quilez Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Quilez has a slight edge in second serve performance, winning 42.89% of points compared to Gulin's 42.66%.
• Quilez outperforms Gulin on return games; winning 46.58% of their opponent's second serve points versus Gulin's 44.86%, and 34.76% of first serve returns against Gulin's 28.93%.
• Under pressure, Quilez has saved 51.37% of breakpoints versus Gulin's 50.14%, providing a slight advantage in pressure moments.
• Performance over the past year shows Quilez with a win rate of 56% (42 wins) while Gulin has a superior 73.17% win rate (60 wins).
• Preferred surfaces might play a role: Quilez thrives on Hard courts (60% win rate), whereas Gulin excels on Clay (72% win rate).
• Gulin has played against lower-ranked opponents with an average rank of 405.88, compared to Quilez's 325.11, suggesting Gulin's victories might have been against less challenging competitors.
• In deciding sets, Quilez has a higher win rate of 64% over the past year compared to Gulin's 60%.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Gulin leads with 3 wins out of 4 matches, including 8 sets won to Quilez's 2.
• Gulin recently lost to Quilez at the M 25 Sabadell in a three-set match, showcasing Quilez's potential to challenge Gulin's dominance.
• For breakpoint conversion, Gulin has a slight edge, converting 38.76% of opportunities compared to Quilez's 36.81%.
• A question worth considering: If the match goes to a deciding set, who holds the advantage? Despite the head-to-head record, Quilez's recent form in deciding sets might tilt the scales.

Editorial Prediction (May 30, 2025, UTC):

As Quilez and Gulin prepare for their upcoming match, several factors must be considered to determine who has the upper hand.

Quilez has demonstrated a slight edge in both recent second serve performance and return games, showing a potential to challenge Gulin effectively on the court. Quilez's ability to save breakpoints under pressure also provides a small advantage in tight situations.

On the other hand, Gulin's higher overall win percentage and favorable head-to-head record are significant factors. Furthermore, Gulin's proficiency on Clay could influence the match outcome, even if Quilez recently managed to overcome him on the same surface.

Given these insights and the fact that both players have strengths on different surface types, the match promises to be closely contested. While Quilez has shown promise in recent form and a knack for pulling through in deciding sets, Gulin's stronger historical performance and consistency make him the likely winner. However, expect a competitive encounter with potential for surprises.