Lidia Encheva vs Sara Victoria Balan Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Sara Victoria Balan has recently won 32.18% of points on her second serve, while Lidia Encheva has won 34.96%. Could this give Lidia an edge in their upcoming match? This slight advantage in second-serve performance might influence predictions.
• In return games, Lidia Encheva has a higher success rate, winning 56.88% of opponent's second serve points compared to Sara's 50.42%. On first serve returns, both players have similar stats, with Lidia slightly ahead (38.95%) compared to Sara (38.90%).
• Under pressure, Lidia saves 47.14% of breakpoints, surpassing Sara's 40.13%. This ability to perform under pressure could be crucial in tight situations.
• In the past year, Lidia Encheva has won 67.27% of her matches, while Sara Victoria Balan secured victories in 60.61% of her encounters, marking Lidia as more successful in general performance.
• Both players excel on Clay, but Lidia Encheva has a superior win rate of 68% compared to Sara's 58%. Is Clay their upcoming match's surface? Lidia might hold an upper hand here.
• Lidia has better experience in the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K events, winning 71.05% of matches, while Sara has secured 66.67%. The level of competition they've faced could play a role in the match outcome.
• In previous H2H encounters, Lidia Encheva won the sole match, and the last set ended with a 6-3, 6-2 score on Clay, favoring her performance strongly.
• Lidia's ability to win deciding sets is 71%, compared to Sara's 50%. Could this decisive edge make a difference if the match goes the distance?
• Lidia has typically faced opponents with a lower average ranking than Sara, at 362.67 compared to 201.64, potentially impacting the assessed quality of Lidia’s victories.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

Based on recent form, Lidia Encheva has several statistical advantages over Sara Victoria Balan that could influence the upcoming match.

Lidia's better performance in both serve and return games, alongside her higher breakpoint saving percentage, establishes her as the stronger competitor under pressure. Although both players favor Clay, Lidia's superior win rate on this surface gives her an edge in this environment.

Factors such as Lidia's success in closely contested deciding sets and her prior victory in their sole head-to-head match suggest she is well-positioned to triumph again.

While Sara leads in facing tougher-ranked opponents, Lidia’s consistent success and previous dynamics between the players highlight her as the likely victor in their next encounter.

Expected winner: Lidia Encheva