Irene Burillo vs Aliona Bolsova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance slightly favors Irene Burillo with a 37.03% success rate compared to Aliona Bolsova's 36.98%. Is this difference significant enough to predict a winner?
• On return games, Irene Burillo has a marginal advantage, securing 52.55% of her opponent's second serve points relative to Aliona Bolsova's 50.14%.
• The players are closely matched in first serve returns as well, with Burillo at 39.34% and Bolsova at 38.67%.
• Under pressure, both players have saved a similar percentage of breakpoints, with Bolsova at 44.82% and Burillo at 44.62%.
• In general match performance over the past year, Aliona Bolsova holds a slight edge with a 59.38% win rate over Irene Burillo's 56.76%.
• Both players excel on clay with Bolsova achieving a 64% win rate and Burillo a 57%, indicating both are likely comfortable on this surface.
• In terms of competition level, Bolsova has a minor advantage, winning 61.02% of matches in Challengers/ITF tournaments compared to Burillo's 59.09%.
• Head-to-head matchups are dead even, with each player winning one match, each having won two sets in their previous encounters.
• Aliona Bolsova has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents on average (302.98) compared to Irene Burillo (336.39) this past year, suggesting she might be more battle-tested.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Irene Burillo has demonstrated resilience with a 67% win rate in deciding sets, compared to Bolsova's 47%.
• Their last meeting was on clay, where Bolsova secured a comfortable win. Will the surface favor her again?

Editorial Prediction (September 27, 2025, UTC):

As the match approaches, a close examination of their recent performance statistics reveals a tightly contested battle ahead. While Irene Burillo holds a slender edge in return game performance, both first and second serve returns remain nearly evenly matched.

Aliona Bolsova boasts a slightly superior overall win rate in the past year and faces tougher competition, indicating her potential resilience and tenacity in critical moments. The head-to-head record between the two players is evenly split, underscoring the competitive nature of their rivalry.

Clay appears to be a comfortable surface for both players, with Bolsova having emerged victorious in their previous clay matchup. Additionally, despite Burillo's impressive deciding set record, Bolsova's victory in their last encounter on clay suggests a psychological edge.

While both players are extremely well-matched, Aliona Bolsova's marginally superior track record on clay and recent head-to-head success makes her the slight favorite to come out on top in this compelling contest.