Kateryna Lazarenko vs Pia Praefke Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does recent second serve performance compare? Kateryna Lazarenko has the edge, winning 36.43% of second serve points compared to Pia Praefke's 24.49% in the past six months.
• When examining return game stats, Pia Praefke slightly edges out on second serve returns with 54.88% versus Kateryna Lazarenko's 54.51%. However, Pia has a much better first serve return record of 42.54%, compared to Kateryna's 30.69%.
• Under pressure, Pia Praefke shows slight superiority by saving 53.70% of breakpoints, while Kateryna saves 50.36%.
• In terms of match win rates over the past year, Kateryna Lazarenko is ahead, winning 67.35% of her matches compared to Pia Praefke's 51.61%.
• Both players share their best win percentage on indoor hard courts with a win rate of 67%. Interestingly, both have poorer performances on clay, with Kateryna slightly better at 33% over Pia's 30%.
• Considering event levels, Kateryna Lazarenko has a superior win rate of 68.09% at Future/Satellite/ITF $10K tournaments compared to Pia Praefke’s 50.00%.
• In their only direct head-to-head encounter, Kateryna Lazarenko has a decisive victory, winning both sets comprehensively.
• In matches requiring a deciding set, Pia Praefke performs admirably, winning 88% of such scenarios versus Kateryna’s 78%.
• Over the past year, Pia Praefke has faced stronger opponents on average, indicated by their average opponent rank being higher than Kateryna's.

Editorial Prediction (October 13, 2025, UTC):

The forthcoming matchup presents Pia Praefke against Kateryna Lazarenko in a competition where past performances provide critical insights into potential outcomes. Kateryna demonstrates superior second serve proficiency, which could be a deciding factor in extended rallies. Nonetheless, Pia's ability to win more first serve and second serve return points indicates she could counter this advantage effectively.

Pia exhibits a stronger performance saving breakpoints and excels in deciding sets. However, Kateryna's consistent record, evident in her win percentage over the last year, cannot be understated. Additionally, her straightforward win in their previous head-to-head encounter on the hard court further tilts the scale in her favor.

Given the comparative statistics and considering their past meeting, Kateryna Lazarenko is projected to be the favorite to win in this upcoming match against Pia Praefke.