Kimberly Birrell vs Nikola Bartunkova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recently, Nikola Bartunkova has outperformed Kimberly Birrell on second-serve points, capturing 40.20% compared to Birrell's 37.85%.
• In return games, Birrell has a slight advantage, winning 51.00% of her opponent's second-serve points, marginally higher than Bartunkova's 49.96%.
• When it comes to return stats on first serves, Bartunkova leads with 32.94%, surpassing Birrell’s 30.50%.
• Who's better at holding their nerve? Birrell has saved 55.12% of breakpoints, whereas Bartunkova has managed 51.51%.
• Overall, Bartunkova shines with a 75.71% win rate over the past year, whereas Birrell stands at 52.31%.
• Both players perform best on hard courts, with a winning percentage of 57%.
• While Birrell competes mainly on the Main tour and has a 54.17% success rate, Bartunkova dominates the Challengers/ITF circuit with a 77.05% win rate.
• Birrell faces tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 152.54, higher than the 326.33 average faced by Bartunkova.
• In deciding sets, Bartunkova has a 52% win rate, while Birrell lags with only 36%.
• What can current event performance indicate? Past exhibitions of form at certain venues may impact predictions.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

Considering recent performances, Nikola Bartunkova shows superior proficiency in both serving and crucial set scenarios over her rival. Her first and second-serve returns stand out as key strengths.

Despite the tougher competition that Kimberly Birrell encounters on the Main tour, Bartunkova’s consistency at the Challenger and ITF levels, along with her high match win percentage, presents a formidable edge.

Given Bartunkova's overall statistics and recent form, she appears more equipped to clinch victory in their upcoming matchup.

Therefore, Nikola Bartunkova is the most likely candidate to emerge victorious in this encounter.