Laura Hietaranta vs Elena Ruxandra Bertea Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the recent months, the performance on the second serve has shown Laura Hietaranta having a slight edge, winning 38.41% of points compared to Benedetta Bertea's 35.87%. This stat holds significant weight in determining potential match outcomes. When examining return game statistics, Bertea has excelled in capitalizing on her opponent's second serve, capturing 55.52% of these points, whereas Hietaranta has managed to win 44.66% of their opponent's second serves. For first serve returns, both players are nearly identical, with Bertea and Hietaranta at 39.06% and 39.01%, respectively.

Under pressure, Bertea has managed to save 44.57% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Hietaranta's 41.27%. In terms of breaking opponents, Bertea has converted 46.92% of her opportunities, compared to Hietaranta's 43.22%. These figures underscore Bertea's ability to perform under pressure and can be useful for in-game predictions. Over the past year, both players have displayed an identical match win rate of 66.67%. However, Hietaranta has played a slightly higher caliber of opponents, averaging a rank of 405.77, compared to Bertea's 489.69-ranked opponents.

In their head-to-head encounters, Hietaranta has a clear advantage, securing both previous matchups against Bertea and winning all four sets contested. The previous matchup occurred on clay at the W 35 Buzau, ending with a definitive victory for Hietaranta at 6-2, 6-2. While neither player has experienced a tiebreak or deciding set in their matchups, Bertea has shown superior performance in deciding sets against all players, boasting a 69% win rate compared to Hietaranta's 60% over the past 12 months.

Surface preferences also highlight differences, with Bertea finding her footing best on clay, holding a 63% win rate, while Hietaranta has demonstrated even more proficiency on the same surface with a 68% win rate. Their less favorable surface is hard courts, where neither player excels, but Hietaranta holds an advantage. Levels of tournament play further differentiate them; Bertea has mostly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, amassing a 69.44% win rate, while Hietaranta has primarily contested Challengers/ITF over $10K with a 55.88%.

Given these metrics and the head-to-head record, the statistics lean towards Laura Hietaranta to emerge victorious in their upcoming encounter. Her previous success against Bertea, along with a comparable ability to perform under different conditions, positions her as the likely favorite to win.