Nuria Brancaccio vs Nikola Bartunkova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When comparing second serve effectiveness over the past six months, Brancaccio and Bartunkova show nearly identical point-winning rates with Brancaccio slightly ahead at 39.34% versus Bartunkova's 39.14%.
• On returning second serves, Brancaccio has a slight advantage, winning 53.85% of their opponent's points compared to Bartunkova's 51.23%.
• First serve return statistics give Brancaccio a more pronounced lead, with 38.96% against Bartunkova’s 31.82%, which could be pivotal in their matchup.
• Who handles pressure better? Looking at breakpoint saves, Bartunkova appears more resilient, saving 48.83% of breakpoints compared to Brancaccio's 46.2%.
• In overall match performance over the last year, Bartunkova has a superior win rate of 77.78% against Brancaccio’s 57.81%.
• Both players perform better on different surfaces; Brancaccio favors clay with a career win rate of 62% while Bartunkova excels on hard courts at 74%.
• Does tournament level affect performance? Brancaccio has played against slightly stronger opponents with an average rank of 294.19 compared to Bartunkova’s average opponent rank of 342.38.
• In deciding sets, Brancaccio wins 52% of their matches, having a slight edge over Bartunkova, who wins 46%.
• Examining breakpoint conversion, both are almost tied with Brancaccio at 40.93% and Bartunkova at 40.98%.

Editorial Prediction (July 13, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Brancaccio and Bartunkova presents a fascinating contest of contrasting strengths.

While Brancaccio exhibits superior performance in return games, particularly on first serves, Bartunkova boasts a higher overall match win percentage over the past year.

Both players show similar competency in handling second serves and converting breakpoints, but Bartunkova appears more effective in saving breakpoints under pressure.

Although Brancaccio has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents, Bartunkova's consistent success in matches indicates a higher level of competitive play on her favored surfaces.

Given these factors, Bartunkova is slightly favored to win this match, owing to her superior match-winning track record and breakpoint resilience.