Anastasiia Sobolieva vs Elizara Yaneva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the second serve performance in recent months reveals a slight edge for Yaneva, who has won 39.35% of points on her second serve, compared to Sobolieva's 37.26%. This statistical edge suggests Yaneva has a marginal advantage in situations that heavily rely on second serve efficiency, which can critically influence match outcomes.

In terms of return game proficiency, Sobolieva outshines her opponent by claiming 52.67% of her opponents’ second-serve points, whereas Yaneva stands at 50.75%. Similarly, for first-serve returns, the stats show Yaneva having a slight edge with 35.64% over Sobolieva's 33.31%. These comparative statistics indicate a close contest, with Sobolieva displaying superior ability on second serves and Yaneva showcasing strength on first serves.

From an under-pressure performance perspective, Yaneva also demonstrates commendable poise, saving 47.57% of breakpoints compared to Sobolieva's 44.18%. This indicates Yaneva's resilience in crucial situations, which can be a decisive factor in tight matches. When examining their overall performance over the past year, Yaneva has won a commanding 73.08% of her matches, whereas Sobolieva's win rate stands at 54.29%.

Their career surface preferences show Sobolieva thrives on Clay with a 67% win rate, while Hard courts are Yaneva's domain with a 78% success rate. However, their least favorable surfaces differ, with Sobolieva struggling on Grass and Yaneva on Clay. Such preferences can play a significant role, especially in predicting their success at specific tournaments or against particular playing styles.

Examining the levels at which these players commonly compete, Sobolieva predominantly plays in Challengers/ITF tournaments, recording a 58.33% win rate. Conversely, Yaneva mainly competes at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, dominating with a 77.78% win rate. Considering their opponents' average rankings, Sobolieva has faced tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 301.86, as compared to Yaneva's 489.73.

In the scenario of a match extending to a deciding set, Yaneva’s strength shines again with a 63% deciding set win rate versus Sobolieva’s 58% rate. Additionally, Sobolieva has shown an ability to convert 42.27% of her break points, surpassing Yaneva's 38.24% conversion, which underscores Sobolieva’s opportunistic playstyle.

Taking a comprehensive view of these statistics, Yaneva seems to hold a marginal upper hand in pressure situations and overall match outcomes, while Sobolieva's aggressive break point conversions and strong return game could prove crucial. However, with Yaneva's impressive winning percentage and mental fortitude under duress, she emerges as the more likely victor in this upcoming encounter.