Lan Mi vs Natalia Sousa Salazar Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When analyzing the second serve performance over the last six months, Salazar has an edge, winning 37.41% of these points compared to Mi's 35.84%.
• How do Salazar and Mi compare in return games? Salazar leads with 54.45% success on their opponent's second serve return, slightly higher than Mi's 52.48%. However, Mi outperforms Salazar on first serve returns, winning 40.08% compared to Salazar's 36.07%.
• In terms of handling pressure, Salazar has a slight advantage, saving 47.09% of break points, while Mi manages to save 44.2%.
• Over the past year, Salazar has a slight edge in overall match performance, winning 51.79% of matches compared to Mi's 50% success rate.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with each winning 63% of matches on this surface. On indoor hard courts, however, Salazar has a 43% win rate, outperforming Mi, who has yet to secure a victory on this surface.
• In competition level, Salazar and Mi have similar success rates in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Salazar at 48.39% and Mi at 46.67%.
• Salazar holds a direct head-to-head advantage, having won their only encounter against Mi, 7-6(8) 2-6 6-2, on a hard court in Huamantla.
• Under extreme pressure situations, such as tiebreaks, Salazar also has the upper hand, winning the only tiebreak they’ve played against each other.
• Which players have they faced recently? Salazar has competed against higher-ranked players, with an average opponent ranking of 320.3, compared to Mi's 425.41 average.
• In deciding sets, Salazar's recent record stands at 54% wins, significantly higher than Mi's 33%, making Salazar a stronger contender if the match goes to a deciding set.
• Break point conversion indicates Mi's proficiency, converting 60% of their opportunities compared to Salazar's 48.65%, a critical detail for in-game betting.

Editorial Prediction (July 31, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Salazar and Mi seems to favor Salazar, considering several performance metrics.

Salazar's consistent lead in second serve points, return game efficiency, and breakpoint resilience gives them an edge over Mi. Adding to this, Salazar's historical success against stronger opponents and Mi's shortcomings on indoor surfaces further tilt the balance.

Additionally, Salazar's ability to save breakpoints and their previous head-to-head victory over Mi highlight their competitive superiority, particularly under pressure.

Although Mi has demonstrated better breakpoint conversion, which could be pivotal during the match, other indicators strongly favor Salazar to emerge as the winner in this encounter. Therefore, based on the available data, Salazar is most likely to win the upcoming match.