Carolina Kuhl vs Anastasia Tikhonova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When it comes to second serve performance in recent months, Kuhl and Tikhonova have nearly identical success, with Kuhl winning 40.67% and Tikhonova 40.69% of points. Will this minor difference impact the match outcome significantly?
• In terms of returning their opponent's second serves, Tikhonova holds an advantage by winning 56.24% of points, compared to Kuhl's 53.21%. Is Tikhonova's return game strong enough to secure a win?
• Kuhl has a slight edge in first serve returns with a 35.51% success rate, while Tikhonova trails at 33.52%.
• Under pressure, Kuhl saves 50.75% of breakpoints, slightly better than Tikhonova's 48.97%.
• Tikhonova's overall match win rate over the past year is 46.43%, surpassing Kuhl's 37.5%.
• On their best surfaces, Kuhl excels on Hard courts with a win rate of 61%, whereas Tikhonova's best is on I.hard with 67%.
• In events over $10K in prize money, Tikhonova again leads with a win rate of 46%, compared to Kuhl's 38.24%.
• Over the past 12 months, Kuhl's opponents average a rank of 458.32, while Tikhonova has faced stronger competition with an average rank of 336.39.
• If the match heads to a deciding set, Tikhonova is more likely to prevail, winning 55% of tiebreakers versus Kuhl's 23%.
• Noticeably, Kuhl converts more breakpoints at 40.44% compared to Tikhonova's 38.81% in recent form.

Editorial Prediction (July 26, 2025, UTC):

Tikhonova has shown consistent strength in returning second serves and performing under pressure in deciding sets. Her ability to navigate high-stakes situations and capitalize on return opportunities stands out.

Kuhl demonstrates promise with superior break point conversion and slightly better performance against breakpoints. However, her win rate and the level of recent competition indicate potential challenges.

Considering the various performance metrics, Tikhonova appears to hold the edge due to her efficacy in return games, exposure to tougher competition, and solid deciding set record.

Therefore, Tikhonova is likely to win the upcoming match.