Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs Katie Boulter Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the last six months, Boulter has performed slightly better on their second serve, winning 39.23% of points compared to Pavlyuchenkova's 38.71%.
• Both players have similar stats for returning second serves, with Pavlyuchenkova at 52.86% and Boulter at 52.48%. Will this marginal difference impact the match?
• When returning first serves, Pavlyuchenkova is slightly ahead, winning 28.96% compared to Boulter's 28.35%.
• Pavlyuchenkova has demonstrated stronger performance under pressure, saving 54.46% of breakpoints, whereas Boulter has saved 38.28%.
• Boulter has a higher win percentage in the last year, claiming victory in 57.69% of her matches compared to Pavlyuchenkova's 46.43%.
• On their best surface, I.hard, Pavlyuchenkova has a 67% win percentage, slightly outperforming Boulter's 63% on the same surface.
• While Pavlyuchenkova has thrived at Grand Slams with a 66.67% win record, Boulter excels on the Main tour, winning 70.83% of matches.
• Pavlyuchenkova leads the direct head-to-head record 1-0, winning both sets in their last match which took place on an I.hard surface.
• Which player handles difficult opponents better? In the past 12 months, Pavlyuchenkova's average opponent rank was 90.32, while Boulter faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging 78.92.
• When it comes to deciding sets, Boulter outperforms, winning 63% of those she plays, while Pavlyuchenkova has a 42% success rate.
• Boulter has transformed more breakpoints recently, converting 42.68% of them against Pavlyuchenkova's 36.11%.

Editorial Prediction (May 7, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the players' recent forms and statistics, it becomes evident that both have their merits in different areas. Boulter demonstrates a stronger recent performance with a higher overall match win rate and better versatility against higher-ranked opponents.

However, Pavlyuchenkova excels in head-to-head encounters and under high-pressure situations, saving a significantly larger percentage of breakpoints. Her past victory over Boulter adds to her psychological edge going into this matchup.

Ultimately, Boulter's ability to break serve more efficiently and outperform in deciding sets may tip the scales in her favor. Given these insights, while Pavlyuchenkova has the competitive edge in specific areas, Boulter's recent form and consistency make her a slight favorite to win the match.