Lucia Cortez Llorca vs Ania Hertel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance indicates Ania Hertel has a slight advantage, winning 40.54% of points compared to Lucia Cortez Llorca's 37.59%. Could this edge contribute to her winning the match?
• When it comes to return games, Lucia excels slightly more on second serve returns, winning 53.03% of those points, compared to Ania's 50.09%. This could be a key factor.
• Both players are closely matched in their ability to return first serves, with Lucia at 34.17% and Ania at 32.77%. Is there a significant advantage here? Likely not.
• Ania exhibits superior breakpoint resilience, saving 47.76% compared to Lucia's 45.57%. Does handling pressure better give Ania an upper hand? Possibly.
• Analyzing performance over the past year, Ania boasts a much higher win rate of 61.73%, compared to Lucia’s 22.86%. Does this trend forecast an outcome in Ania's favor? Yes, it does.
• Both players have an equal win rate on clay, their best surface at 54%, but may struggle more indoors, with Lucia holding a slightly better record on I.hard courts.
• Ania Hertel has competed at a higher event level and achieved a better win percentage in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, suggesting higher confidence and gameplay exposure.
• Considering opponents’ ranks, Ania has faced slightly stronger opponents with an average rank of 313.59 compared to Lucia’s 437.63. Is Ania better prepared? Quite likely.
• Deciding set stats reveal Ania has a notable advantage, winning 64% of them versus Lucia’s 50%. Could this be decisive in a close match? Probably.

Editorial Prediction (October 8, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance stats for both players, it’s evident that while Lucia Cortez Llorca shows strengths in certain areas—such as second serve returns—Ania Hertel holds a slight edge on several fronts.

Ania not only has a marginally better second serve performance, but she also excels in pressure situations, demonstrated by her higher breakpoint save rate and superior deciding set record.

The overall win percentage and the quality of opponents faced in the past year significantly favor Ania, showcasing her solid form. Her experience in higher-level tournaments may further provide the edge needed.

Considering these factors, Ania Hertel appears to be the more likely winner in this upcoming match against Lucia Cortez Llorca.