Katie Volynets vs Arantxa Rus Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: In recent form, Volynets has a slight edge, winning 38.57% of second serve points, compared to 36.53% for Rus.
• Return Game Success: Volynets is more effective with a higher rate of winning opponent's second serve points at 51.92%, slightly better than Rus's 50.81%. For first serve returns, Volynets again leads with 38.29% against Rus’s 34.74%.
• Pressure Play: Rus manages pressure better, saving 49.81% of breakpoints compared to Volynets' 47.34%.
• Overall Performance: Over the last year, Volynets has won 60% of her matches, outperforming Rus who has a 53.03% win rate.
• Preferred Surface: Both players thrive on clay, but Rus has a slightly higher win percentage there (68%) compared to Volynets' 64%.
• Player Level: Volynets has been competing at a higher level, predominantly in the Masters series, whereas Rus has excelled in lower-tier Challenger/ITF tournaments.
• Head-to-Head Record: Volynets leads head-to-head with 2 wins out of 2 encounters, both of which involved tight matches.
• Quality of Opposition: Volynets has faced tougher opponents on average, with their average rank being 133.22 compared to Rus's 170.15.
• Deciding Set Performance: Generally, Rus performs better in deciding sets overall, winning 68% recently, while Volynets has won 39%.
• Breakpoint Conversion: Rus edges ahead slightly by converting 40.94% of breakpoints, just surpassing Volynets' 39.45% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (May 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming clash between Volynets and Rus is set to be a tightly contested encounter. Both players have demonstrated specific strengths, such as Volynets' superior second serve performance and Rus's ability to save breakpoints under pressure.

Volynets holds an advantage in direct head-to-head encounters, which might provide her with an edge in terms of psychological confidence going into this match. Additionally, her recent competitive experience against higher-ranked players may give her an advantage in adapting to challenging situations.

Rus, however, cannot be underestimated, especially with her strong performance on clay and her proficiency in deciding sets.

Considering all aspects, though extremely close, the historical head-to-head record, coupled with overall match performance and opponent quality, suggests that Volynets is slightly more poised to win this upcoming match.