Cagla Buyukakcay vs Justina Mikulskyte Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Mikulskyte's second serve perform? In recent months, Mikulskyte has secured 39.34% of points on her second serve, slightly better than Buyukakcay's 37.27%.
• Mikulskyte has a similar success rate on opponent's second serve returns, capturing 51.32% of points compared to Buyukakcay’s slightly higher 51.61%.
• For first serve returns, Buyukakcay leads with 37.07%, surpassing Mikulskyte's 33.77%.
• Under pressure, Mikulskyte has successfully saved 49.4% of breakpoints faced, just ahead of Buyukakcay's 48.33%.
• In the past year, Mikulskyte emerges slightly stronger in match outcomes, winning 58.97% of her contests, while Buyukakcay stands at 55.56%.
• Mikulskyte excels on hard courts, achieving a 62% win rate, whereas Buyukakcay performs best on indoor hard courts with a 57% win rate.
• On grass, neither player excels, but Buyukakcay manages a better record with a 26% win rate versus Mikulskyte's 0%.
• Both players have primarily competed at higher-level Challenger/ITF tournaments over the last year, with Mikulskyte achieving a slightly better win rate of 59.42%.
• Opponents faced by both players have had similar average rankings, with Mikulskyte's at 354.88 and Buyukakcay’s slightly higher at 351.67.
• In deciding sets, Buyukakcay shows a slight edge, having won 67% compared to Mikulskyte's 65% success rate.
• Mikulskyte showcases better breakpoint conversion, achieving 43.06% over Buyukakcay’s 37.84%.

Editorial Prediction (September 5, 2025, UTC):

Mikulskyte and Buyukakcay are set for an intriguing encounter, with both players showing strengths and challenges in various aspects of their game. Mikulskyte has a slight advantage on her second serve, which could be critical in turning key match points in her favor. However, Buyukakcay may counter this with her slightly superior ability to handle first serve returns.

When placed under pressure, Mikulskyte holds a marginally better record of saving breakpoints, which could prove vital in clutch situations during the match. Additionally, her better performance in Challenger/ITF tournaments suggests higher recent match consistency, a factor that cannot be ignored.

Looking at surface preference, Mikulskyte appears best on hard courts, which aligns with the surface of the upcoming match, potentially offering her a competitive edge. Furthermore, Mikulskyte's superior breakpoint conversion rate suggests she could leverage critical scoring opportunities more effectively.

Taking into account these comparative insights, Mikulskyte seems to hold a slight overall advantage and is thus predicted to be the likely winner of the upcoming match against Buyukakcay.