Ania Hertel vs Nadia Affelt Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Is second serve performance a deciding factor? Affelt has recently won 50% of points on their second serve, a significant edge over Hertel's 40.31% in this aspect.
• When it comes to return games, Affelt has been struggling with 0% of opponent's second serve points, while Hertel has dominated with 50.04%.
• Affelt's return on first serves is strong at 40%, but Hertel's is slightly lower at 31.47%.
• Under pressure, Hertel excels by saving 48.18% of breakpoints, whereas Affelt hasn't saved any in recent times.
• In the last year, Hertel maintains a winning rate of 56.76% over Affelt's 50%.
• Both players excel on clay; Affelt with a 50% win rate (3/3) and Hertel with 54% (99/86).
• Affelt and Hertel both play primarily in lower-tier tournaments, but Hertel shows stronger performance at 63.33%.
• Opponent quality shows Hertel faces higher-ranked competitors (average rank 107.64) compared to Affelt (average rank 128).
• In deciding sets, Affelt has a perfect win rate of 100% over the past year, while Hertel's is 54%.
• As for break point opportunities, Hertel converts at 39.16%, much higher than Affelt's 0%.

Editorial Prediction (August 13, 2025, UTC):

The match showcases a distinct contrast in serve and return effectiveness between the two players. Affelt shows better second serve performance, which might contribute to maintaining service games.

On the other hand, Hertel's superior return stats on both first and second serves, coupled with effective breakpoint conversion ratios, suggest they could exploit Affelt's serve vulnerabilities.

Hertel's ability to handle high-pressure situations by saving breakpoints gives them a crucial advantage in tight scenarios. The overall match-winning rate and higher-tier competition experience further solidify Hertel's stronger position.

Considering current statistics and form, Hertel is the favored player to clinch victory in this matchup.