Victor Lilov vs Santiago Rodriguez Taverna Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In terms of second serve effectiveness over the last six months, Taverna has secured 46.01% of points, while Lilov has posted a comparable 46.4%. This metric is highly predictive of match outcomes, providing valuable insights into potential winners. When examining return game statistics in recent form, Taverna has succeeded in winning 45.03% of his opponent's second serve points against Lilov's stronger 47.5%. Interestingly, their first serve return stats are closely matched, with Taverna achieving 30.47% and Lilov holding a slight edge at 30.64%, further enhancing the analysis of their competitive relationship.

The overall performance overview for the past year shows Taverna winning 52.05% of his matches (38 wins and 35 losses), slightly ahead of Lilov, who has accomplished a 51.28% win rate (20 wins and 19 losses). Taverna's best career performance shines on Hard surfaces with a win percentage of 63% (92 wins, 54 losses), contrasting with his weaker play on Indoor Hard courts at 25% (1 win, 3 losses). On the other hand, Lilov excels on Clay with a 55% win rate (52 wins, 43 losses), while his proficiency on Indoor Hard is recorded at 50% (3 wins, 3 losses).

Regarding player level, Taverna has primarily competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments (>$10K), achieving a 45.28% win rate (24 wins, 29 losses). Meanwhile, Lilov has predominantly participated in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments ($10K) with a stronger win rate of 60% (18 wins, 12 losses), stressing the importance of comparing stats relative to their event levels. Their head-to-head encounters tell a different story; Taverna has defeated Lilov in their only past match and has a 2-1 set advantage, a critical factor for assessing prospective match outcomes.

Their deciding set encounters reveal Taverna's sole victory in high-pressure situations, proven through winning the only deciding set they've played. His breakpoint conversion stands at 31.68%, while Lilov maintains a slightly lower 29.55% rate, offering a telling factor for live betting tips. The competitive details extend to extreme pressure scenarios, where Taverna has won their sole tiebreak, presenting a reassuring case for Taverna if the match stretches into a tiebreaker.

A glance at who each has played reveals Taverna has faced competitors with an average ranking of 226, in stark contrast to Lilov's average opponent rank of 422.26, a significant edge for Taverna in terms of experience against higher-caliber players. Nonetheless, when assessing performance in deciding sets over the last 12 months, Lilov exhibits 69% success compared to Taverna's 67%, suggesting resilience in lengthier encounters. While past performance is a strong predictor, factoring in current event stats is crucial for an accurate assessment. Nevertheless, Taverna's past dominance and his greater frequency against top-tier players position him as the favorite to triumph in the upcoming match.