Thiago Moura Monteiro vs Alexander Ritschard Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Monteiro's recent second serve performance shows he has won 46.67% of points, higher than Ritschard's 41.79%.
• In return games, Ritschard has the edge with 48.82% success returning opponents' second serves, compared to Monteiro's 46.34%.
• Monteiro and Ritschard have nearly identical performance on first serve returns, each around 24%.
• Who handles pressure better? Ritschard, with a 60.19% success rate in saving breakpoints, compared to Monteiro's 53.45%.
• In the last year, Ritschard has a better win percentage (50%) compared to Monteiro's 45.9%.
• Both players perform best on clay, but Ritschard edges Monteiro with a 63% career win rate on the surface.
• Regarding recent competition levels, Ritschard has a higher match win percentage (66.67%) at the Challenger/ITF level, compared to Monteiro's 58.06%.
• In direct encounters, they are evenly matched with one win each, although Monteiro has won more sets (3 to Ritschard's 2).
• On average, Monteiro faces higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 230.13, against Ritschard's 275.28.
• If their match reaches a deciding set, Ritschard is more successful, having won 55% of such sets compared to Monteiro's 37%.
• Break point conversion shows Ritschard again slightly ahead, with a 33.87% conversion rate against Monteiro’s 31.11%.

Editorial Prediction (August 25, 2025, UTC):

When assessing the upcoming match, both players showcase distinct strengths, creating a competitive outlook. Monteiro has a slight edge in second serve points, suggesting a potentially strong performance in maintaining his service games.

Ritschard appears to have an advantage in return games and breakpoint conversion, indicators of his ability to seize opportunities and apply pressure on opponents.

Monteiro's threat increases on clay, a surface both excel on, but Ritschard's overall career win rate on clay is slightly superior.

Factoring in the current form and their relative success under pressure, Ritschard seems better poised for high-stakes moments.

Considering the detailed stats, Ritschard appears more likely to emerge victorious in this matchup, especially if it goes to a deciding set.