Maria Timofeeva vs Alina Korneeva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Timofeeva and Korneeva compare in recent second serve performance? Timofeeva has secured 37.32% of points on her second serve, whereas Korneeva has achieved 41.37%, indicating a slight edge for Korneeva.
• In recent return games, Timofeeva wins 50.57% of her opponents' second serve points compared to Korneeva's 53.76%. Is there an advantage? Yes, Korneeva has a marginal advantage here too.
• For first serve return points, Timofeeva wins 35.58%, just ahead of Korneeva's 34.41%, highlighting a slight upper hand for Timofeeva in this area.
• Under pressure, Timofeeva saves 45.01% of breakpoints, while Korneeva is slightly better with 45.24% saved.
• Which player has a better overall performance record over the last year? Korneeva wins 63.64% of matches, surpassing Timofeeva's 58.06% win rate.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with Timofeeva winning 68% and Korneeva outperforming with 81% victory rate on this surface.
• Timofeeva and Korneeva primarily compete at the Challengers/ITF level, with Korneeva showing a stronger record, winning 68% of her recent matches compared to Timofeeva's 60%.
• Direct head-to-head results favor Timofeeva, who won their sole encounter convincingly 6-2, 7-5.
• In matches against higher-ranked opponents, Korneeva competes against players with an average rank of 224.12, a more challenging field compared to Timofeeva's 296.19.
• For deciding sets, Korneeva holds a stronger record, winning 50% compared to Timofeeva's 36% over the last 12 months, which could be crucial if the match is closely contested.
• Recent breakpoint conversion rates give Korneeva an advantage, with a 45.61% success rate over Timofeeva's 41.8%.

Editorial Prediction (July 27, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming contest between Timofeeva and Korneeva presents an intriguing dynamic. While Korneeva demonstrates a slight edge in both recent second serve performance and break point conversion, Timofeeva holds the historical advantage in direct head-to-head matchups.

On hard courts, both players excel, yet Korneeva's superior win rate on this surface indicates proficiency and confidence, likely providing her with the upper hand in critical phases of the game. Furthermore, her experience against tougher-ranked opponents and better performance in deciding sets bolster her standing in high-pressure scenarios.

Despite Timofeeva's advantageous head-to-head record, Korneeva seems more likely to prevail in their upcoming encounter, given her stronger overall performance metrics and consistency in key areas.