Vilius Gaubas vs Carlos Taberner Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

How critical is a player's performance on their second serve? In the past six months, Taberner has managed to win 45.8% of the points on his second serve. Comparatively, Gaubas lags slightly behind, securing 42.65% of these points. Given the well-documented link between second serve performance and match prediction accuracy, these figures might give Taberner an edge in upcoming contests. However, let’s not jump to conclusions just yet.

When we shift our attention to return games, Gaubas appears to claw back some ground. In recent form, he has been winning 48.61% of his opponent’s second serve points, while Taberner has been a tad lower at 45.73%. Interestingly, when facing their opponents' first serves, both players sit neck and neck with return percentages of 29.51% for Gaubas and 29.07% for Taberner. These stats play a significant role in forecasting who might be the favorite in direct head-to-head matchups. So, who seems to have the upper hand here? Gaubas might just edge ahead.

Facing breakpoints is undoubtedly a nerve-wracking experience, and here Gaubas showcases his resilience, saving 53.66% of breakpoints compared to Taberner's 49.54%. Such tenacity under pressure can be crucial in tight matches, enhancing betting predictions. Delving into their overall performance in the past year, Taberner boasts a win rate of 59.04% (49 wins and 34 losses), whereas Gaubas has conquered 51.39% of his matches (37 wins and 35 losses). It's a close contest, but Taberner might just be a step ahead.

Let's delve into their favorite playing surfaces. On clay, both players excel, with Taberner holding a slightly better win percentage of 64% compared to Gaubas's 63%. Yet, on their least preferred surfaces, Taberner struggles on grass with a mere 25% win rate, whereas Gaubas falters on indoor hard courts with a 29% success rate. Their similar Challenger and ITF tournament experiences further complicate the prediction, with Taberner winning 58.97% and Gaubas securing 54.69% of their matches.

Looking at their past encounters, Gaubas seems to hold a psychological advantage. In their sole previous clash, Gaubas emerged victorious over three sets, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. This past victory, albeit narrow, at the Cordenons Challenger weighs in his favor. Moreover, Gaubas's superior performance in deciding sets, winning 57% versus Taberner's 48%, might come into play in longer matches. If the match were to push into a deciding set, Gaubas could have the mental edge.

Lastly, examining breakpoint conversion rates, Gaubas has seized 44.03% of these opportunities lately, a decisive figure when in-game betting becomes pivotal. Taberner, on the other hand, stands at 30.25%. With all statistical indicators considered, Gaubas, with his recent match victory and slight statistical edges, might just be the one to watch as the likely winner in their upcoming bout.