Briana Szabo vs Rositsa Dencheva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who has the edge in second serve performance recently? Szabo holds a slight edge, winning 36.46% of points compared to Dencheva's 35.74%.
• Regarding return games, Dencheva excels by winning 52.75% of her opponent's second serve points, outperforming Szabo's 49.07%.
• Dencheva also leads in first serve returns with a 34.17% success rate, as opposed to Szabo's 31.94%.
• Under pressure, Szabo demonstrates resilience by saving 47.54% of breakpoints, slightly better than Dencheva's 44.81%.
• Overall match performance over the last year favors Dencheva, who has a winning ratio of 66%, compared to Szabo's 48.33%.
• Both players favor clay surfaces, but Dencheva excels with a 67% win rate, while Szabo follows with a 51% win rate on clay.
• In the previous year, Dencheva participated mostly in Challengers/ITF events, achieving a 57.5% win rate, compared to Szabo's 48.48% in similar tournaments.
• When considering opponent quality, Szabo has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents with an average ranking of 328.27, compared to Dencheva's 361.16.
• Dencheva shows better resilience in deciding sets, winning 56% in the last year, while Szabo has only secured 14% of such sets.
• In breakpoint conversion, Dencheva is more effective, converting 46.62% compared to Szabo's 40.67%.

Editorial Prediction (September 2, 2025, UTC):

Dencheva's strengths are highlighted by her superior return game, both on first and second serves, demonstrating her ability to apply pressure on her opponent's service games consistently. This poses a significant advantage for her in this matchup.

While Szabo shows slightly better second serve performance and the capacity to save more breakpoints, Dencheva's overall performance and win rate over the past year suggest she is generally the stronger player. Her composure in decisive moments, as evidenced by her ability to win more deciding sets, further tilts predictions in her favor.

Considering these factors, including her more effective breakpoint conversions and a higher success rate on her favored clay surface, Dencheva appears poised to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.