Mihaela Buzarnescu vs Astra Sharma Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance compare recently? Sharma holds a slight edge, winning 41.35% of points, narrowly surpassing Buzarnescu's 40.48%.
• In terms of return game stats, Sharma has been more effective, capturing 49.85% of points on opponents’ second serves versus Buzarnescu’s 43.52%.
• When analyzing first serve returns, Sharma again leads with 31.12%, compared to 28.79% for Buzarnescu.
• Under pressure, both players show resilience with Sharma saving 47.64% of breakpoints and Buzarnescu close behind at 46.15%.
• Looking at the past year's performance, Sharma boasts a stronger track record, winning 54.93% of matches, while Buzarnescu's win rate is significantly lower at 20%.
• What about surface preferences? Both excel on clay with Sharma at 62% and Buzarnescu slightly better at 64%. Grass poses more challenges for both, with Sharma at 43% and Buzarnescu at 51%.
• Maria vs Maria: Consider the level of competition; Sharma's matches are largely in Challengers/ITF events with a 58.93% win rate, while Buzarnescu competes predominantly on the main tour, winning 33.33%.
• Examining opponent quality, Sharma's average opponent rank is 245.31, compared to Buzarnescu's 144, reflecting a tougher opponent pool for Buzarnescu.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Sharma has won 50%, but impressively, Buzarnescu has claimed victory in all recent deciding sets.
• In terms of converting breakpoints, Buzarnescu is more effective at 38.89%, while Sharma stands at 34.71%.

Editorial Prediction (July 20, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the second serve statistics and return game performance, Sharma demonstrates superiority, which often proves pivotal in match outcomes. This advantage aligns with their overall stronger match win percentage over the past year.

While Buzarnescu competes against higher-ranked players, indicating greater experience on the main tour, her lower match win percentage over the last year suggests vulnerability.

Buzarnescu's perfect record in deciding sets poses a significant challenge if the match extends, yet Sharma's consistent match-winning form across various surfaces, notably on clay, tips the balance in her favor.

Based on the comprehensive statistical evaluation, Sharma is favored to win the upcoming match, bolstered by her stronger recent performance and higher proficiency in key areas.