Lucrezia Stefanini vs Anastasia Kulikova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Stefanini and Kulikova show similar performance on their second serve over the past six months, with Kulikova slightly ahead at 42.58% compared to Stefanini's 40.88%.
• Regarding return game effectiveness, Stefanini has a slight advantage, winning 53.93% of opponents' second serves compared to Kulikova’s 51.88%.
• Who is better at returning first serves between the two? Stefanini, with a 38.5% return rate, compared to Kulikova’s 29.95%, giving Stefanini a key edge in this match-up.
• Under pressure, both players have a nearly equal breakpoint saving ability, with Kulikova saving 49.34% and Stefanini 48.97%.
• When it comes to overall recent match wins, Kulikova slightly edges Stefanini with a win rate of 55.93% against Stefanini's 55.88%.
• Considering surface proficiency, Stefanini performs best on Hard courts with a 63% win rate, while Kulikova excels on Indoor Hard with a 71% win rate.
• Over the past year, Stefanini has faced higher-ranked opponents, with the average opponent rank being 239.12 compared to Kulikova's 379.31.
• In their direct head-to-head encounter, Stefanini has shown dominance, winning both sets in their only match-up so far.
• What about performance in deciding sets? Stefanini tends to have the upper hand with a 52% win rate against Kulikova's 33% in the last year.
• When it comes to converting breakpoints, Stefanini once again outshines Kulikova, converting 44.27% of opportunities versus Kulikova's 39.39%.

Editorial Prediction (September 7, 2025, UTC):

There are several aspects of their play that position Stefanini as the favorite in this upcoming match. Her ability to effectively return serves, especially first serves, gives her a critical advantage.

Stefanini has proven her resilience and efficiency in crucial match moments, particularly when securing breakpoints and demonstrating stronger performances under pressure.

Historically, Stefanini's track record against higher-ranked opponents, coupled with her previous success against Kulikova, emphasizes her strategic edge.

Though both players have relatively close win percentages in past matches, Stefanini's overall consistency and superior performance in previous meetings suggest she is more likely to secure a win in their upcoming match.