Lilli Tagger vs Teodora Kostovic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who performs better in second serve points? Kostovic leads with 40.94% compared to Tagger's 38.61%.
• In returning second serves, Tagger slightly edges out Kostovic, winning 48.37% of points while Kostovic claims 48.26%.
• First serve return points favor Kostovic, who wins 35.6% compared to Tagger's 32.12%.
• Under pressure, Tagger exhibits stronger breakpoint defense, saving 51.08% of breakpoints against Kostovic's 43.64%.
• Looking at overall match performance, Kostovic has a slight advantage, winning 70.73% of matches compared to Tagger's 68.42% in the past year.
• Both players excel on clay, but Kostovic shows greater dominance with a 74% win rate, over Tagger's 62%.
• When playing at Challenger/ITF levels, Kostovic has a marginally better record (75.86% compared to Tagger's 73.33%).
• In terms of average opponent rank, Tagger faces slightly tougher competition, with an opponent rank of 306.32 versus Kostovic's 313.29.
• Kostovic is dominant in deciding sets, winning 83%, as opposed to Tagger's 55% success rate.
• Breakpoint conversion indicates Kostovic's strength, converting 35.32% compared to Tagger's 29.55%.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Tagger and Kostovic presents interesting dynamics. Kostovic demonstrates better performance in second serve points and breakpoint conversion, indicators of baseline strength. These are critical metrics that influence overall match prediction.

Despite Tagger’s slight edge in returning second serves and stronger breakpoint defense, Kostovic's superior first serve return and clay court proficiency suggest a consistent advantage. Additionally, Kostovic’s success in deciding sets underscores resilience under pressure.

Overall match and surface statistics favor Kostovic, who seems to have the upper hand in critical areas of play. Therefore, based on current statistics and trends, Kostovic is predicted to win this match.