Dasha Plekhanova vs Katie Swan Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Swan has a slight edge on second serve performance, with 40% of points won compared to Plekhanova’s 38.18%. Could this make a crucial difference in pressure situations?
• Plekhanova outperforms Swan on return game stats, winning 53.15% of opponents' second serve points versus Swan's 50.95%.
• The first serve return rate significantly favors Plekhanova, who leads Swan 38.32% to 27.21%.
• Under pressure, Swan shines, saving 53.68% of breakpoints compared to Plekhanova's 38.79%, indicating a psychological edge in tight moments.
• Over the last year, Swan has a superior overall match win percentage at 75%, compared to Plekhanova's 64.44%.
• Surface preferences show Swan excels on I.hard with 67% wins, whereas Plekhanova performs best on Clay with 65% wins.
• In terms of player level, Swan has dominated at lower-tier Futures/Satellites tournaments, winning 87.5%, while Plekhanova has been competitive at higher-level Challengers/ITF events with 60.71% wins.
• The quality of opponents faced is quite similar, with Swan's opponents averaging a rank of 434.75, slightly lower than Plekhanova's 436.82.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Plekhanova may have the advantage, having won 73% of such situations compared to Swan's 50% in the past year.
• In terms of breakpoint conversion, Plekhanova again holds the lead with 45.65%, while Swan has converted 40% of her opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (June 14, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Swan and Plekhanova presents an intriguing battle of strengths and weaknesses. While Swan shows proficiency in handling pressure and has a higher match win percentage over the past year, Plekhanova counters with superior return stats and breakpoint conversion.

Surface and event levels also play a critical role; Swan excels on I.hard but has mostly shined in lower-tier tournaments, whereas Plekhanova has proven herself competitive on higher-level circuits, which could be pivotal in this encounter.

The key will likely be in handling deciding sets, where Plekhanova has shown formidable resilience. Considering all factors, Plekhanova may have a slight edge, making her the more likely winner of this upcoming tennis match.