Dunja Maric vs Eliska Tichackova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve success, both players perform nearly identically, with Eliska Tichackova at 38.14% and Dunja Maric at 38.23% in recent form. What does this tell us? It suggests that there may be no significant advantage in their second serve performances.
• Examining return game statistics, Tichackova has an edge here, winning 56.19% of her opponent's second serve points compared to Maric's 49.28%. She also outperforms Maric on first serve returns, 37.35% to 33.33%. These figures suggest Tichackova could be more effective at breaking serve.
• Under pressure, Maric appears stronger, saving 52.94% of breakpoints against her, while Tichackova manages 38.89%. This might indicate Maric's resilience in critical moments.
• Overall performance in the past year shows Tichackova has a higher match win rate at 84.62% compared to Maric's 70.00%. However, should we consider the level of opponents each has faced? Tichackova's opponents have averaged a higher rank (364.19) compared to Maric's (474.2).
• Surface preference could play a crucial role. Tichackova excels on hard courts with an 83% win rate but struggles on indoor hard surfaces. Maric's best performances are on clay, with an 83% win rate, though she finds challenges on hard courts.
• Direct head-to-head results favor Maric, who has defeated Tichackova in their only encounter, winning in straight sets.
• When it comes to handling deciding sets, Tichackova has a slight edge, winning 80% compared to Maric's 75% over the last 12 months.
• Looking at breakpoint conversion, both are quite competitive, with Tichackova slightly ahead at 47.14% compared to Maric's 45.92%.

Editorial Prediction (November 19, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match presents a fascinating contrast of playing styles and strengths. Eliska Tichackova seems to have stronger return games and overall match win percentages, which could prove decisive.

Nevertheless, Dunja Maric's ability to perform under pressure, particularly her proficiency in saving breakpoints, suggests she will be a formidable opponent. Maric's victory in their previous encounter might also provide her with a psychological edge.

Despite Tichackova's strong return stats and overall higher ranking opponents faced, the previous head-to-head and pressure stats suggest the match could swing either way. Considering all factors, including surface preferences and direct match history, Dunja Maric appears the more likely winner for this encounter.