Anastasia Tikhonova vs Loes Ebeling Koning Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When focusing on second serve success, Tikhonova has an edge, winning 42.9% compared to Koning's 39.71% in the last six months.
• Can return game effectiveness influence the match outcome? Tikhonova has a slight advantage in both first and second serve return stats, with 54.79% and 33.56% respectively, compared to 52.03% and 31.71% for Koning.
• Under pressure, Tikhonova saves 50.43% of breakpoints, marginally outperforming Koning's 48%.
• Reflecting on overall performance, Koning boasts a better match win rate of 63.49% over the past year compared to Tikhonova's 43.4%.
• Tikhonova excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate, while Koning's best surface is clay, with the same win percentage.
• On the competitive side, Koning has been playing primarily at Futures/ITF level, achieving a higher win rate than Tikhonova, who competes often in Challengers/ITF events.
• Considering the caliber of opponents faced, Tikhonova has played against higher-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 273.57 versus Koning’s 342.43.
• Why does deciding set performance matter? Koning has a superior deciding set win rate of 62% compared to Tikhonova's 50% over the last year.
• In current form, Koning's breakpoint conversion stands at 40%, slightly outperforming Tikhonova's 36.89%.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the upcoming matchup, both players demonstrate unique strengths worth considering. Tikhonova shows a slight advantage in second serve performance and her ability to handle pressure through breakpoint savings.

However, Koning's overall performance in recent matches is more commanding, particularly with her higher win rates and superior deciding set record. She also converts breakpoint opportunities more effectively than Tikhonova.

Factoring in the surface and current trends, the prediction leans slightly towards Koning as the likely winner, especially if the match extends into a deciding set. Her consistent performance and experience against slightly lower-ranked opponents may give her the necessary edge to secure victory.