Kristina Belkova vs Nicole Giannini Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Nicole Giannini is slightly more successful with second serves recently, winning 31.32% of those points compared to Kristina Belkova's 29.14%. Could this give her an edge?
• In return games, Belkova demonstrates superior form, taking 50% of her opponents' second serve points over Giannini's 45.63%.
• Both players are nearly identical in first serve returns, Giannini with 36.86% and Belkova with 36.45%.
• Under pressure, Belkova has a clear advantage, saving 46.58% of breakpoints, far better than Giannini's 37.11%.
• Looking at overall performance over the last year, Belkova has a stronger match win percentage at 58.33%, whereas Giannini has won just 37.50% of her matches.
• Surface strengths differ: Giannini fares better on clay with a 31% win rate, but struggles on hard courts at 24%, while Belkova performs best on hard courts, winning 31%.
• Belkova outperforms at the $10K tournament level, winning 58.33% of her matches compared to Giannini's 40.48%.
• Giannini has faced tougher opponents over the past year, with an average opponent rank of 142.85 against Belkova's 184.67.
• In deciding sets, Giannini has a 40% success rate, a significant edge over Belkova, who has not yet won a deciding set in the past year.

Editorial Prediction (November 10, 2025, UTC):

Nicole Giannini and Kristina Belkova present unique strengths in this upcoming tennis showdown. Giannini boasts a marginally better second serve, a key indicator of match outcomes, while Belkova dominates return stats, particularly against second serves.

Belkova's poise under pressure is reflected in her higher breakpoint save percentage. However, Giannini's advantage in deciding sets suggests resilience that could prove crucial if the match extends.

Although Giannini has faced tougher opponents, resulting in a lower average opponent rank, Belkova's recent match win percentage paints her as the more consistent player overall. When considering surface preferences, Giannini's clay court success might offer limited relevance, given both players' comparable hard court performances.

Considering these factors, along with tournament level achievements, Kristina Belkova emerges as the likely contender to secure victory in this match.