Petra Marcinko vs Anastasia Tikhonova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Marcinko's second serve effectiveness shows she wins 36.31% of points, slightly trailing Tikhonova's 39.82%. Does second serve success influence match outcomes? Historically, it does.
• When it comes to return games, Tikhonova has a stronger record, winning 55.36% of second serve return points compared to Marcinko's 48.84%.
• Both players have similar abilities on first serve returns, with Marcinko at 32.63% and Tikhonova at 32.78%.
• Facing breakpoints, Tikhonova saves 48.68%, a bit more successful than Marcinko's 44.97%. Is break point breadth critical? Yes, especially in tight matches.
• Marcinko dominates overall win rates in the past year, securing victory in 69.86% of her matches against Tikhonova's 46.67%.
• Marcinko excels on clay with a 68% win rate, whereas Tikhonova favors indoor hard surfaces, achieving a 67% win rate.
• Competing primarily in Challengers/ITF tournaments, Marcinko outperforms, winning 70.31% of her matches, over Tikhonova’s 45.45%.
• Marcinko confronts tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 286.73, compared to Tikhonova's 358.67.
• In deciding sets, Marcinko is more clutch, clinching 65% of these matches, while Tikhonova wins 45%.
• Marcinko's break point conversion is marginally superior at 42.92%, just ahead of Tikhonova's 41.07%.

Editorial Prediction (September 16, 2025, UTC):

In evaluating the potential outcome of this matchup, Marcinko demonstrates advantages in several key areas. Her overall win percentage in the last year underscores her consistency and ability to close out matches.

Marcinko's greater experience against higher-ranked opposition, superior performance in high-pressure scenarios such as deciding sets, and slightly better conversion of breakpoints provide a tactical edge.

While Tikhonova showcases strengths in returning games and saving breakpoints, Marcinko's overall competitiveness and adaptability on different surfaces suggest she is the stronger candidate for victory.

Based on these comparative statistics, Marcinko is most likely to win the upcoming match.