Judith Perello Saavedra vs Vanja Gudelj Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve effectiveness in the last six months shows Saavedra winning 37.05% of points, while Gudelj achieves a slightly better 38.73%. Could this slight edge in second serve performance provide Gudelj with an advantage? Yes, it could be significant.
• Analyzing return games, Saavedra has secured 50.94% of points on opponents’ second serves, with Gudelj ahead at 56.42%. However, for first serve returns, Saavedra surpasses Gudelj with 36.44% over Gudelj’s 32.78%.
• Under pressure, Saavedra excels by saving 44.52% of breakpoints compared to Gudelj's 37.33%, which could be crucial during key moments in the match.
• The last year’s performance shows Saavedra winning 45.45% of matches and Gudelj 43.48%, suggesting a marginal edge to Saavedra in overall match outcomes.
• Both players excel on clay surfaces, with Saavedra’s win rate at 45% and Gudelj slightly lower at 43%, but Gudelj struggles significantly on indoor hard courts with a 0% win rate.
• In tournament levels, Saavedra’s performance at Futures/ITF $10K events is stronger at 51.43% compared to Gudelj’s 45.45%, which may impact the level of competitive experience each brings.
• Ranked opponent analysis reveals Saavedra has faced lower-ranked players (average rank 282.18) compared to Gudelj (average rank 180.33), indicating Gudelj faces tougher competition.
• If this match reaches a deciding set, both players show the same win percentage of 38% over the past year, making it a balanced indicator.
• On breakpoint conversion, Gudelj narrowly leads with 42.31% over Saavedra’s 41.74%, suggesting Gudelj may capitalize better on crucial opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (September 2, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match between Saavedra and Gudelj promises to be an intriguing contest. Analyzing recent statistics, both players have their strengths and comparable weaknesses.

Gudelj shows a slight advantage in second serve performance and breakpoint conversion rates, indicating an edge in critical moments during the match. Additionally, Gudelj’s experience against higher-ranked opponents may provide valuable exposure to tougher competition.

However, Saavedra demonstrates superior breakpoint-saving abilities and a slightly better overall win rate in recent matches, aspects that could certainly play to their advantage.

Taking all factors into account, Gudelj slightly edges out as the more likely winner, owing to their stronger second serve performance and experience against tougher opponents, even though Saavedra remains a competitive opponent with potential to turn the tables.