Cagla Buyukakcay vs Anna Petkovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Cagla Buyukakcay has demonstrated better second serve performance, winning 39.70% of points, compared to Anna Petkovic's 33.07%. Could this give her the upper hand?
• Though Anna Petkovic has a slightly superior return game performance on opponents' second serves at 52.66% compared to Cagla's 51.69%, the edge is marginal.
• First serve return stats are nearly identical, with Petkovic and Buyukakcay achieving 36.34% and 36.24%, respectively. Will this slight edge matter?
• Under pressure, Buyukakcay saves slightly more breakpoints at 49.07%, while Petkovic is close behind at 48.25%.
• Examining overall match outcomes over the past year, Petkovic has a higher winning percentage at 62.30%, compared to Buyukakcay's 54.69%.
• Both players exhibit their best surface performance on different hard surfaces, with more experience differences in their worst surface performances.
• In terms of competition level, Petkovic has a higher winning percentage in recent Challenger/ITF-Level tournaments compared to Buyukakcay.
• The average rank of opponents each player has faced is similar, with only a slight difference favoring Petkovic at 347.89 versus 357.48 for Buyukakcay.
• Buyukakcay has shown resilience in deciding set situations, winning 53% of such sets, while Petkovic has a lower success rate of 31%.
• Evaluations should also consider how each player is performing in the ongoing event, as in-form players can surprise even at tournaments they typically don't excel in.

Editorial Prediction (November 6, 2025, UTC):

Cagla Buyukakcay holds the advantage in recent second serve performance, a critical aspect of setting up a strong match strategy. While Anna Petkovic demonstrates a marginal edge in both return game statistics, Buyukakcay has a history of overcoming pressure with her breakpoint saves.

Despite Anna Petkovic's slightly better record over the past year and at higher competition levels, the experience on different surfaces suggests Buyukakcay's consistency on indoor hard surfaces may play a defining role. Furthermore, her ability to prevail in deciding sets grants her an edge in tight matches.

Considering these factors, it is a balanced match-up, but Cagla Buyukakcay is slightly more likely to secure the win based on her comprehensive performance patterns and resilience in clutch moments.