Polina Leykina vs Bianca Elena Barbulescu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Polina Leykina has an edge in second serve performance, winning 40.22% of points compared to Bianca Elena Barbulescu's 35.38%.
• Could Leykina's superior return game prove crucial? She wins 54.01% of opponents' second serve points, outranking Barbulescu's 50.63%.
• First serve return success is nearly identical, with Leykina at 37.76% and Barbulescu at 37.51%.
• Under pressure, Barbulescu excels slightly more by saving 49.54% of breakpoints compared to Leykina's 46.46%.
• In match outcomes over the past year, Leykina holds a narrow lead with a 57.14% win rate, whereas Barbulescu's is 55.74%.
• What's their preferred surface? Leykina shines on Hard courts with 67% wins, while Barbulescu's top surface is I.hard at the same win percentage.
• Both players frequent the Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, with Barbulescu winning 59.09% of her matches compared to Leykina's 57.14% in the same category.
• Their head-to-head history is a tie, each winning one match, but Polina Leykina has won more sets with a 3-2 lead.
• The average rank of Barbulescu's opponents is 395.7, tougher than Leykina's average of 419.36.
• In deciding sets, Barbulescu edges out Leykina slightly, winning 53% while Leykina wins 50%.
• How do they perform on breakpoints? Barbulescu converts 42.91% while Leykina is at 42.62%, showing both are quite competitive on this front.

Editorial Prediction (November 25, 2025, UTC):

Recent match statistics highlight Polina Leykina as having a slight advantage in second serve performance and return game capabilities. These aspects are often crucial in determining the outcome of a match.

However, Bianca Elena Barbulescu demonstrates composure under pressure, evidenced by her superior breakpoint save percentage, which could shift the tide in critical moments.

Surface preference and past competition levels are closely matched between both players, but head-to-head results show Leykina narrowly leading in set victories.

Considering these factors, Polina Leykina appears slightly favored to win, given her consistent second serve and return statistics, provided she maintains focus throughout the match.