Nahia Berecoechea vs Celia Cervino Ruiz Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In analyzing the upcoming tennis match between Ruiz and Berecoechea, various performance statistics over the last six months provide insightful predictions. Berecoechea has demonstrated stronger second serve performance, winning 41.18% of points compared to Ruiz's 37.17%. These stats correlate highly with match prediction accuracy, suggesting Berecoechea may have an edge when it comes to serve-related metrics.

Examining the return game statistics further highlights Berecoechea's recent form superiority. She has won 53.59% of opponents' second serve points, surpassing Ruiz's 48.64%. When it comes to returning the first serve, however, both players are nearly even, with Ruiz at 36.4% and Berecoechea close behind at 36.15%. Strong return games are pivotal in determining favorite status in head-to-head matchups.

In pressure situations, Berecoechea has also shown higher efficacy, saving 50.26% of breakpoints she has faced, compared to Ruiz's 47.22%. Additionally, Berecoechea has converted 40.28% of her breakpoint opportunities, just slightly better than Ruiz's 39.64%, indicating a minor yet potentially crucial advantage in close matches.

Looking at their overall performance, Ruiz has a slightly better win rate over the past year, winning 58.82% of his matches (30 wins and 21 losses) compared to Berecoechea's 53.19% win rate (25 wins and 22 losses). However, when it comes to surface preferences, Berecoechea excels on hard courts with a career win percentage of 62%, while Ruiz achieves his best results on indoor hard courts with a 60% win rate.

The head-to-head record favors Berecoechea, who has defeated Ruiz in their lone meeting. That match, played at the W 35 Vigo on August 21, 2024, saw Berecoechea emerge victorious with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, indicating her ability to triumph in closely contested matches. Their only deciding set encounter also ended with Berecoechea on top, underscoring her skill under high-pressure scenarios.

Considering their performance against opponents of differing quality, Ruiz has faced slightly stronger competition, with an average opponent rank of 354.55, compared to Berecoechea's 406.19. In deciding set scenarios over the past year, Berecoechea maintains a stronger record, winning 56% of such matches compared to Ruiz's 42%.

Given the variety of statistics pointing towards Berecoechea's strengths, she holds the upper hand in this matchup. Her past performance metrics, head-to-head advantage, and ability to handle critical situations suggest she is favored to emerge victorious in their next encounter.