Timofey Skatov vs Gonzalo Villanueva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Timofey Skatov has recently outperformed Gonzalo Villanueva on second serve points, winning 45.88% compared to Villanueva's 43.76%.
• In terms of return games in recent form, Skatov has secured 47.39% of opponents' second serve points, while Villanueva has achieved 43.69%.
• For first serve returns, Villanueva slightly edges out Skatov with a success rate of 30.94% compared to Skatov's 28.05%.
• Who handles pressure better? Villanueva has a slight advantage, saving 53.19% of breakpoints compared to Skatov's 52.86%.
• Looking at the past year, Villanueva has had a better win/loss record at 60.26%, compared to Skatov’s 50.00%.
• Which surfaces favor these players? Skatov excels on clay with a 58% win rate, whereas Villanueva's best surface is indoor hard courts at 58%.
• Assessing their performance in Challengers/ITF, Villanueva again holds a slight edge with a win rate of 56.25% over Skatov's 52.17%.
• In direct matches, Villanueva leads 1-0, having comprehensively won their previous encounter.
• The deciding set statistics favor Villanueva, who has won 73% of such sets, compared to Skatov's 41% in the last 12 months.

Editorial Prediction (October 27, 2025, UTC):

This matchup between Timofey Skatov and Gonzalo Villanueva reveals some clear competitive patterns. Although Skatov shows resilience with his second serve and return game, Villanueva possesses a more consistent overall win record and a superior ability to win under pressure.

Villanueva's past victory over Skatov, combined with his slight statistical advantages in several areas such as breakpoint saves and deciding set success, provides him an edge. Most notably, Villanueva seems to adapt well to various in-game scenarios, making him a formidable competitor in critical match moments.

Taking these factors into account, and given the surface advantages and recent form, Gonzalo Villanueva is projected to be the likely winner of the upcoming match.