Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Ekaterina Makarova (1996) Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When examining second serve success, Oliynykova slightly outperforms Makarova, securing 39.09% of second serve points compared to Makarova's 37.61%.
• In return games, Oliynykova demonstrates an edge with 50.9% of points won on opponents' second serves, surpassing Makarova’s 47.61%.
• First serve return stats favor Makarova, who wins 40.29% of such points, while Oliynykova wins 37.27%—could this impact early set momentum?
• Oliynykova is more adept under pressure, saving 43.07% of breakpoints compared to Makarova's 40.48%.
• Performance overview shows Oliynykova with a higher match win percentage of 74.63% over the year, a strong contrast to Makarova's 48.81%.
• Analyzing surface preferences, Makarova's top performances are on Hard courts, yet she has struggled on Grass with a 0% win rate.
• Comparatively, Oliynykova excels on Clay, with a significantly higher win percentage of 68% and weaker performances on Hard courts.
• Makarova has achieved a balanced win-loss record in Challengers/ITF tournaments, while Oliynykova has been notably successful with 74.63% wins.
• In direct encounters, both players have equal head-to-head victories, indicating a historically close rivalry.
• Oliynykova recently triumphed in their latest match on Clay, which is her best surface.
• In high-pressure situations, they share an even record, each snagging a victory in tiebreaks.
• Considering opponent quality, Oliynykova has faced slightly stronger players, hinting at greater competitive experience.
• In deciding set scenarios, Oliynykova has proven more successful, winning 67% compared to Makarova’s 53%, making her a late-match favorite.
• Both players show similar efficiency in breakpoint conversion, Makarova at 42.09% against Oliynykova's 41.05%.

Editorial Prediction (May 11, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming tennis clash, recent trends and statistics provide a competitive edge to Oliynykova, despite the balanced historical head-to-head record between her and Makarova.

Oliynykova’s superior second serve effectiveness and return game proficiency suggest potential dominance in maintaining and breaking serves.

Furthermore, Oliynykova’s pressure handling capabilities and overall higher performance on Clay, coupled with recent head-to-head victories, favor her as the likely winner in a closely contested match.