Elena Rybakina vs Julia Riera Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Rybakina has a slight advantage in second serve performance, winning 43.16% of points compared to Riera's 42.8% over the last six months.
• In terms of returning, Riera performs better on both first and second serves, winning 33.86% and 49.59% of points respectively, compared to Rybakina's 26.3% and 48.17%.
• Under pressure, Rybakina excels, saving 54.68% of breakpoints, while Riera saves 44.77%.
• Rybakina has a higher match win percentage over the past year at 70.59%, surpassing Riera's 52.83%.
• Rybakina shows better performance on Grass surfaces with a 75% win rate, whereas Riera performs best on Clay, winning 66% of her matches.
• Rybakina primarily competes in Masters level events with a 52.63% win rate, while Riera mostly plays in Challengers with a 45.16% success rate.
• Rybakina faces tougher competition, with her opponents averaging a rank of 68.22, compared to Riera's opponents with an average rank of 293.57.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Rybakina has won 47% of such sets, slightly outperforming Riera's 44% success rate.
• Riera has a better breakpoint conversion rate recently, at 40.32%, compared to Rybakina's 30.72%.

Editorial Prediction (May 24, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Rybakina and Riera presents an intriguing contest based on recent statistics and performances.

While Riera demonstrates stronger return game statistics, especially on the first serve, Rybakina has the advantage in breakpoint saving and overall match win percentage. Additionally, Rybakina's experience and higher-level competition exposure provide her with important competitive edges.

Taking into account their respective strengths and weaknesses, Rybakina appears to be the stronger contender. Analyzing these metrics, Rybakina is most likely to secure victory in this upcoming match.