Jessica Pieri vs Ekaterina Perelygina Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Perelygina has won 37.07% of points on her second serve in the past six months, while Pieri has a slightly better performance, winning 38.14% of these points.
• Return Game Comparison: When returning, Perelygina has outperformed Pieri in both second serve and first serve returns, winning 52.24% and 39.05% of points respectively, compared to Pieri's 51.46% and 37.12%.
• Handling Pressure: How well do they handle breakpoints? Perelygina has saved 34.18% of breakpoints in her recent matches, whereas Pieri has a better track record, saving 44.44% of breakpoints, offering a strong edge during critical moments.
• Overall Match Win Percentage: Over the past year, Perelygina has secured victory in 60% of her matches, narrowly leading Pieri who has won 59.68% of her matches.
• Preferred Surface: Hard courts favor both players, with Perelygina having a 69% win rate and Pieri at 61%. However, Perelygina struggles more on indoor hard surfaces compared to Pieri's challenges on grass.
• Competition Level: Perelygina predominantly plays at Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a win rate of 66.67%, while Pieri competes mainly in the more challenging Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 60.66% of her matches.
• Head-to-Head Outcome: Pieri leads their direct encounters 1-0, having won the only match they've played against each other.
• Deciding Sets: If this match is intense and goes into a deciding set, Perelygina holds a significant advantage, having won 71% of such sets, compared to Pieri's 50% success rate.
• Quality of Opponents: Pieri has faced stronger competition on average, with opponents ranked around 413.66, whereas Perelygina’s opponents have had an average rank of 582.83.
• Break Point Conversion: Perelygina has converted 44.04% of her break point opportunities recently, slightly more effectively than Pieri's 42.49% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (June 3, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Perelygina and Pieri offers a fascinating comparison of skills and recent performance trends.

Pieri's slight edge in second serve performance and her impressive 44.44% break point save rate suggest she handles pressure well.

However, Perelygina’s superior return stats and her strong performance in deciding sets highlight her resilience and ability to capitalize on pivotal points.

Historically, Pieri has triumphed in their only face-off, yet Perelygina’s recent form and adaptability on hard surfaces could close this gap.

Taking all factors into account, the match promises to be competitive, but Pieri's experience against stronger opponents and her ability to save breakpoints might just tilt the scales in her favor.

Prediction: Jessica Pieri is the likely winner for this upcoming tennis match.