Irina Balus vs Viktoria Hruncakova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Regarding second serve points over the past six months, Viktoria Hruncakova has an edge, winning 39.95% compared to Irina Balus's 36.96%. Does this give Hruncakova an advantage? It seems so, as there's a correlation with match prediction accuracy.
• In return games, Irina Balus leads slightly by winning 53.27% of opponents' second serve points, while Hruncakova stands at 51.03%. The gap widens in first serve returns, where Balus has a significant edge with 36.29% versus Hruncakova's 24.55%.
• When under pressure, Hruncakova outperforms Balus, saving 52.50% of breakpoints, while Balus saves 46.67%. This could impact in-game situations.
• In terms of overall match wins in the past year, Balus has a higher win percentage (83.33%) compared to Hruncakova's 63.29%, indicating stronger performance.
• On their preferred hard court surface, both players have identical win percentages (64%), suggesting equal comfort and skill on this surface.
• Level of play varies as Hruncakova frequently competes in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with a 66.67% win rate, while Balus plays more in Futures/ITF $10K events, achieving 81.82% wins.
• The average opponent rank offers insight, with Hruncakova facing players ranked around 395.67 and Balus competing against higher-ranked players at an average of 179.42.
• In deciding sets, Balus has a slightly better win rate (60%) compared to Hruncakova (57%), suggesting a slight edge if the match goes the distance.

Editorial Prediction (October 16, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance patterns, Irina Balus appears to be a slightly more consistent performer on returns, especially with a notable advantage on first serve returns. This skill can crucially disrupt Hruncakova's serving rhythm.

While Hruncakova holds a narrow lead in second serve performance and breakpoint saves, Balus's higher win percentage over the past year and experience against tougher opponents may influence this matchup significantly.

Considering all factors, including recent form, event level played, and pressure handling, Irina Balus seems to be positioned as the likely favorite to win this upcoming tennis match.