Ellie Blackford vs Luisa Hrda Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When comparing second serve performance, Blackford has a slight edge with a 24% win rate compared to Hrda's 22.73% over the last six months. Does this give Blackford an advantage? Not entirely, as other factors come into play.
• In return games, Hrda stands out by winning 52.31% of their opponent's second serve points, eclipsing Blackford's 42.86%. Similarly, Hrda's first serve return percentage is also higher at 35.65% against Blackford's 29.09%.
• Under pressure, Hrda has saved a higher percentage of breakpoints at 32.14%, compared to Blackford’s 14.29%, indicating better mental resilience during crucial moments.
• Over the past year, Blackford shows better overall match performance, having won 57.14% of their matches, whereas Hrda has only managed a win rate of 24%.
• Both players perform best on hard surfaces. Hrda holds a 55% win rate on hard courts, whereas Blackford's win percentage is significantly lower at 33%.
• In tournament play, Hrda has mainly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, winning 27.78% of those matches, while Blackford excels with a 66.67% win rate at the same level.
• Hrda faces higher-ranked opponents on average, with an opponent average rank of 350.6. Blackford, conversely, has an opponent average rank of 0, likely due to playing fewer events or lower-ranked opponents.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Hrda might have the upper hand with a 33% success rate in the past year, compared to Blackford, who hasn't won any deciding sets.
• Examining breakpoint conversion, Hrda again prevails, converting 26.09% of opportunities, while Blackford falls short at 20%.

Editorial Prediction (July 14, 2025, UTC):

As we analyze the factors contributing to the potential outcome of the upcoming tennis match between Hrda and Blackford, several key statistics emerge. Though both players show variations in strengths, certain trends favor one over the other.

Despite Blackford's stronger overall match win percentage and advantage in second serve performance, Hrda demonstrates superiority in return games, breakpoint conversion, and mental fortitude under pressure. Additionally, Hrda's ability to win in deciding sets further amplifies their likelihood of coping with tight match situations.

Taking into consideration Hrda's resilience and strategic edge in return games, combined with clearer mental agility when dealing with breakpoints, Hrda appears more likely to edge out a victory in this contest.