Dominika Salkova vs Sara Saito Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Salkova has slightly better second serve performance at 39.72%, compared to Saito's 39.65% over the last six months.
• When it comes to winning points on the opponent's second serve, both players are nearly matched, with Saito having a minor edge at 51.62% over Salkova's 51.61%.
• Returning first serves, Salkova leads slightly with 33.42%, whereas Saito achieves 32.35%.
• Under pressure, Salkova saves breakpoints more effectively at 49.48%, while Saito has a lower rate of 44.85%.
• Considering the last year's performance, Saito has a higher match win percentage at 57.89% compared to Salkova's 56.82%.
• Salkova excels on Hard courts with a 68% win rate, but struggles on Grass at 33%. Saito, however, prefers Grass with a 75% win rate, and is less strong on Hard courts at 57%.
• In terms of tournaments, Saito has a better win rate of 65.22% in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, surpassing Salkova's 58.82%.
• Salkova has faced slightly tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 263.45, compared to Saito’s 290.96.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Saito is more likely to win, having secured 63% of such sets, outperforming Salkova's 33% rate.
• In converting break point opportunities, Salkova leads with 43.44%, whereas Saito trails with a 38.12% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (May 28, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Salkova and Saito presents an intriguing dynamic of strengths and weaknesses. Salkova's slight edge in both second serve performance and first serve return performance suggests a solid command in baseline exchanges. Her efficiency in saving breakpoints further indicates resilience under pressure.

However, Saito's improved win percentage over the past year and proficiency in winning deciding sets may provide a critical advantage in high-pressure moments. While Saito excels on Grass courts, the current surface advantage tilts slightly towards Salkova on Hard courts.

With Saito having played opponents with slightly lower average rankings, Salkova's tougher previous competitions may better prepare her for the upcoming face-off. Accordingly, considering these factors, Salkova seems to harbor a marginal edge, making her a slight favorite to win the upcoming match.