Noelia Zeballos vs Julia Riera Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Has Julia Riera performed better with her second serve? Yes, she's won 42.54% of points on her second serve, compared to Noelia Zeballos' 37.88%.
• In return games, Noelia Zeballos has a slight edge, winning 51.79% of her opponent's second serve points, compared to Riera's 50.47%.
• When it comes to first serve returns, Zeballos again leads narrowly with 35.07% over Riera's 34.87%.
• Under pressure, Zeballos shows stronger breakpoint saves at 49.56% versus Riera's 44.98%.
• Julia Riera has a marginally better win rate over the past year, with 51.92% compared to Noelia Zeballos' 50.00%.
• Who has a favorable record on Clay, their best surface? Both players have equal career win percentages on Clay at 65%.
• In Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, Zeballos slightly surpasses Riera, winning 45.45% of her matches.
• Direct head-to-head tally between the two players is even at 2-2, but Zeballos has a slight edge in sets won overall.
• In deciding sets, Riera is significantly more successful, winning 52% compared to Zeballos’ 13% over the last year.
• Is opponent quality a factor? Zeballos has faced opponents with higher average ranks than Riera over the past 12 months.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

Julia Riera shows commendable second serve statistics, indicating a strong baseline for building a tactical advantage in matches. Though her breakpoint save percentage lags slightly behind Noelia Zeballos, her overall win rate over the past year suggests marginal superiority.

Noelia Zeballos demonstrates excellent return game skill, showing a slight dominance over Riera in rallying exchanges. Her experience against higher-ranked opponents could offer strategic insights during critical match phases.

Despite the evenly matched head-to-head record, Riera is more adept in high-pressure scenarios, such as deciding sets, suggesting she may have the psychological edge should the match reach a decisive junction.

When all elements are considered, including Riera's success on her preferred surface and recent head-to-head triumphs against Zeballos, Julia Riera emerges as the likely victor in the upcoming match.