Harriet Dart vs Anastasiia Sobolieva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve effectiveness: Sobolieva has a slightly better second serve performance, winning 38.01% of her points compared to Dart's 35%. Could this small edge play a role in the match outcome?
• Return performance: Dart has shown superior capability in returning second serves, with 53.41% points won, over Sobolieva's 50.75%. In first serve returns, Dart also leads slightly.
• Pressure handling: While both players are similar in saving breakpoints, Dart has a marginal advantage with a rate of 46.91% compared to Sobolieva's 45.99%.
• Overall match performance: In the past year, Sobolieva exhibits a better win rate at 53.03% compared to Dart's 43.18%.
• Surface advantage: Sobolieva excels on Clay surfaces with a 67% win record, whereas Dart's preferred surface is indoor hard courts with a 59% success rate.
• Competition level: Sobolieva mainly competes in Challenger/ITF events, winning 57.14%, contrasting with Dart's Main tour focus with a 30.77% win rate.
• Opponent caliber: Dart has faced tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 141.52 versus Sobolieva’s 303.62.
• Deciding set success: In matches going to the deciding set over the last year, Sobolieva has a strong winning rate of 62%, while Dart has a 52% rate.
• Break point conversion: Sobolieva has a slight edge in converting breakpoints, doing so 41.9% of the time compared to Dart’s 40%.

Editorial Prediction (May 19, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Sobolieva and Dart promises to be a competitive encounter, with each player showcasing different strengths.

Sobolieva has demonstrated solid performance on her second serve and excels when matches extend to deciding sets, which may prove decisive. Her better success rate in match wins over the past year also indicates strong form.

Conversely, Dart's ability to return serves effectively and her experience against higher-ranked opponents make her a formidable opponent. This could balance the scales in her favor, especially under pressure situations.

Although both players are closely matched, based on the current statistics, Sobolieva seems to have a slight edge and is more likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.