Raluca Georgiana Serban vs Lina Gjorcheska Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Strength: Serban has recently achieved a second serve point win percentage of 37.32%, slightly ahead of Gjorcheska, who stands at 36.91%.
• Return Game Performance: Gjorcheska excels in return games, capturing 57.05% of her opponent’s second serve points, while Serban is slightly behind at 52.57%.
• First Serve Returns: Marginal difference here, as Gjorcheska secures 35.53% compared to Serban's 35.46%.
• Breakpoint Defense: Under pressure, Gjorcheska has a slight edge, saving 47.71% of breakpoints compared to Serban's 47.32%.
• Year-long Performance: Gjorcheska has a slight advantage, winning 55.36% of her matches over the last year, versus Serban's 54.17% win rate.
• Surface Proficiency: Gjorcheska thrives on clay with a 67% win rate, whereas Serban showcases a 66% success rate on hard courts.
• Match Level Experience: Both players have similar tournament experiences, with Gjorcheska having a slight edge with a 56.36% win ratio at Challenger/ITF events over $10K, compared to Serban’s 54.1%.
• Head-to-Head Equilibrium: Their previous encounters are balanced, with each player winning twice. However, Gjorcheska leads in sets 6 to Serban's 5.
• Deciding Set Scenarios: Serban has often prevailed in deciding sets, winning twice compared to Gjorcheska's single victory.
• Pressure Situations: In extreme pressure, Serban won the only tiebreak they played.
• Opponent Quality: Gjorcheska has faced higher-ranked opponents on average, at 230.39, relative to Serban's opponents averaging 305.92 in rank.
• Deciding Set Success: Recently, Serban has a higher success rate in deciding sets, winning 57% compared to Gjorcheska’s 42% over the last year.
• Break Point Conversion: Gjorcheska is more efficient, with a 42.2% conversion rate against Serban’s 40.55%.

Editorial Prediction (August 16, 2025, UTC):

On paper, the upcoming match between Serban and Gjorcheska appears to be evenly matched. Both players have comparable records, with minor distinctions in various statistical measures.

Serban demonstrates a stronger ability to win when matches extend to deciding sets, which could be a significant advantage if the match remains tight. Additionally, her performance on hard courts suggests an edge if conditions favor this surface.

Gjorcheska, however, showcases superiority in return games and has faced generally higher-caliber opponents, potentially providing her with a slight tactical edge.

Considering recent form and performance under pressure, Gjorcheska appears slightly more prepared for victory in this forthcoming contest.