Tiago Cacao vs Joao Graca Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Cacao winning 49.3% of points compared to Graca's 41.73%. Could this affect match prediction accuracy? It seems likely.
• In terms of return games, Graca has a slight edge on second serve returns with 44.94%, while Cacao excels in first serve returns with 26.87% against Graca's 22.53%.
• Analyzing pressure situations, Cacao has been more effective at saving breakpoints with 58.82% compared to Graca's 51.68%.
• Looking at the overall performance in the past year, Cacao has a winning percentage of 83.33% compared to Graca's 47.5%. Does this indicate an advantage for Cacao? Probably.
• Cacao's best career surface win rate is on Hard at 57%, whereas Graca's is on Clay at 46%; however, both show lower performance on their worst surfaces.
• Regarding player level, both players frequently compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, but Cacao has a higher win rate of 83.33% over Graca's 51.35%.
• In direct head-to-head confrontations, Cacao leads 1-0, having won the only match with ease, which was played on a Hard surface with a score of 6-2, 6-2.
• Graca has faced opponents with an average rank significantly lower than those faced by Cacao, potentially affecting competitive readiness.
• In deciding sets, Graca has a better recent record with a 54% win rate, while Cacao has not won any.
• Cacao struggles with breakpoint conversions at 18.18%, whereas Graca has been more successful at 43.33%.

Editorial Prediction (August 20, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the upcoming match, Cacao's recent form suggests a stronger second serve and greater efficiency in saving breakpoints compared to Graca. What does this imply for their performance under pressure? It indicates a potential edge for Cacao.

On Hard courts, where this match will take place, Cacao historically performs better than Graca. The head-to-head record also favors Cacao, who won their only prior encounter decisively.

While Graca boasts better statistics in breakpoint conversion and deciding sets, the overall performance metrics, coupled with the quality of opponents faced, tilt the advantage towards Cacao.

Despite Graca's strengths in return games and converting breakpoints, Cacao's consistent performance, ability to handle pressure, and prior success on Hard courts suggest that he is the likely winner of this upcoming tennis match.