Clara Tauson vs Arantxa Rus Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When examining second serve effectiveness over the recent 6-month period, Tauson has won 42.76% of points, outperforming Rus who has secured 35.34%.
• In the return game, Tauson has claimed 49.17% of points from opponents' second serves, while Rus edges slightly ahead at 50.98%.
• Rus excels in first serve return points, achieving 36.03% compared to Tauson's 26.93%.
• Under pressure, Tauson has saved 51.84% of breakpoints, slightly more than Rus's 49.01%.
• Looking at the past year, Tauson has won 56.67% of matches, whereas Rus has a slightly lower success rate of 52.86%.
• Tauson's winning percentage is highest on indoor hard courts (76%), while Rus prefers clay, winning 67% of matches played there.
• In the last year, Tauson has competed primarily on the Main tour with a 54.17% win rate, contrasting with Rus's 70.97% win rate mostly at Challengers/ITF events.
• Analyzing opponent quality, Tauson faces tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 79.8 versus Rus's 170.04.
• If the match proceeds to a deciding set, Rus has secured victory in 68% of such encounters compared to Tauson's 50% win rate in similar situations.
• For breakpoint conversion, Rus is more efficient, capitalizing on 40.19% of chances, while Tauson has a conversion rate of 29.41%.

Editorial Prediction (May 28, 2025, UTC):

Both players have distinct strengths and weaknesses that could influence the match's outcome. Tauson shows a distinct edge in overall match-winning percentages over the last year and demonstrates stronger performance on the Main tour against higher-ranked opponents.

Conversely, Rus displays superior efficiency in critical areas such as first serve returns and breakpoint conversion, which can be pivotal in tight matches. However, her achievements are mainly at lower-level tournaments against lower-ranked opponents, potentially skewing her win rate.

In a deciding set, Rus holds a considerable advantage given her higher win percentage. Yet, Tauson's experience against tougher opponents should not be underestimated in high-pressure situations where she performs slightly better in saving breakpoints.

Considering the blend of recent form and overall competition level, Tauson's varied strengths against higher-ranked opponents slightly edge her as the likely winner of this upcoming tennis match.