Maia Ilinca Burcescu vs Simona Ogescu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Maia Ilinca Burcescu outperformed Simona Ogescu on second serve points, achieving 42.45% compared to Ogescu's 36.06%. Could this affect the match's outcome? Often, it does.
• In return games, Ogescu leads with a first serve return win rate of 31.61% versus Burcescu's 35.40%, although Ogescu leads on second serve returns with 51.36% over Burcescu's 49.04%.
• When playing under pressure, Ogescu has saved 50.61% of breakpoints, surpassing Burcescu who has saved 45.45%. Being able to save breakpoints is crucial in tight matches.
• The performance overview shows Ogescu's 63.16% match win rate slightly trails Burcescu's 64.71%. While both have modest victory ratios, this indicates a closely matched contest.
• Both players are most successful on clay with 56% career win rates, but Burcescu has struggled more on I.hard surfaces with no wins (0%). Could her lack of success on I.hard prove to be a disadvantage?
• Over the past year, Burcescu has faced lower-ranked opponents (average rank of 365.06) compared to Ogescu's stronger competition (average rank of 279.26). This could mean Ogescu is more battle-tested.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Burcescu has a slightly better record, winning 50% of deciding sets versus Ogescu's 45%. Could this edge be decisive in a tight finish?

Editorial Prediction (October 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Simona Ogescu and Maia Ilinca Burcescu promises to be competitive, as both players have demonstrated strengths in various aspects of their games.

Ogescu exhibits superior return stats, particularly on second serve returns, which could grant her an edge in breaking Burcescu’s service games. Additionally, her ability to save breakpoints better than Burcescu might prove crucial in pivotal moments.

Although Burcescu has shown modest superiority in second serve performance and deciding set scenarios, Ogescu's experience against higher-ranked opponents suggests she might be more prepared for high-pressure situations.

Considering these factors, Simona Ogescu is slightly favored to win this match, yet the contest is likely to be closely fought, with potential for Burcescu to capitalize on any slip from Ogescu.