Anna Petkovic vs Polina Bakhmutkina Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent performance in second serve points shows Bakhmutkina leading with a 39.37% win rate compared to Petkovic's 34.04%. Does this give Bakhmutkina an edge in upcoming encounters? It suggests a slight advantage.
• In return games, Petkovic has shown a strong capacity by winning 54.7% of points on opponents' second serves, whereas Bakhmutkina slightly trails at 52.87%.
• With first serve returns, Bakhmutkina edges out with a win rate of 41.9% against Petkovic's 39.27%.
• Under pressure, Bakhmutkina excels by saving 49.77% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Petkovic's 46.96%.
• Petkovic has a marginally better match win percentage over the past year at 54.05% compared to Bakhmutkina's 51.22%.
• Analyzing surface preferences, Petkovic thrives on Hard courts with a 64% win rate, while Bakhmutkina performs best on Clay, achieving a 58% win rate.
• Their direct encounter history favors Petkovic, leading with a 1-0 record and securing the previous match comfortably on Clay.
• In deciding sets over the last year, Petkovic holds a stronger record at 36%, while Bakhmutkina lags at 23%.
• Bakhmutkina has been successful in breaking points with a 48.03% conversion rate, compared to Petkovic's 38.57%.
• When factoring in opponent quality, Bakhmutkina has faced higher-ranked players on average, with an opponent rank of 268.9 versus Petkovic's 292.89.

Editorial Prediction (July 28, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, both players enter with their own set of strengths and recent trends. Bakhmutkina leads in second serve performance and breakpoint conversion, offering potential advantages during crucial phases of play. Meanwhile, Petkovic shows solid consistency in return games and delivers under pressure in deciding sets.

Historically, Petkovic has edged Bakhmutkina in their only encounter, with a robust performance on Clay. However, Bakhmutkina’s superior performance against higher-ranked opponents could suggest resilience and adaptability.

Considering these elements, while Bakhmutkina is adept at seizing opportunities, Petkovic’s historical head-to-head success and decisive play under pressure tilt the scales slightly in her favor.

Based on these analyses and insights, Petkovic is more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter, especially if the match extends into deeper sets.