Raluca Georgiana Serban vs Selena Janicijevic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Serban has won 37.27% of points on second serve in the last 6 months, slightly trailing Janicijevic's 39.39%. Could this marginally better performance give Janicijevic an edge?
• Return Game Stats: Serban leads by winning 52.7% of opponents' second serve points, against Janicijevic's near-identical 52.69%. In first serve returns, Serban again has the upper hand with 35.35% to Janicijevic's 32.62%.
• Under Pressure: Serban saves 46.47% of breakpoints compared to Janicijevic's 44.81%, hinting at potentially stronger performance under pressure.
• Overall Performance: Serban’s win rate over the past year is 53.52%, significantly higher than Janicijevic’s 33.96%, indicating a more consistent track record.
• Best Surface: Serban excels on hard surfaces with a win rate of 66%, while Janicijevic's best surface is clay at 59%. The surface could influence their performance.
• Event Level Experience: At the ITF level, Serban holds a winning edge with 53.33% compared to Janicijevic's 28.95%, suggesting Serban might perform better under similar event pressures.
• Head-to-Head Record: Serban leads with 2 wins out of 3 encounters against Janicijevic, also winning 4 of the 6 sets played, hinting at a psychological advantage.
• Tiebreaks: Janicijevic leads in tiebreaks 1-0 against Serban, which could factor into crucial moments.
• Deciding Set Performance: Serban has demonstrated strong deciding set resilience, winning 57% compared to Janicijevic's 29% in the last year.
• Breakpoint Conversion: Serban edges out with a 40.64% conversion rate on breakpoints over Janicijevic's 39.06%.

Editorial Prediction (August 15, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Serban and Janicijevic presents an intriguing contest, shaped by their past encounters and recent performance metrics.

In terms of consistency under pressure and overall match performance, Serban certainly has a slight advantage. Their superior record in breakpoints, both saved and converted, adds to their favor when predicting match outcomes.

While Janicijevic has a marginal edge in second serve points, the overall head-to-head record leans towards Serban, providing them not only a statistical edge but perhaps also a mental one.

Considering these factors, along with Serban's historically better performance on hard surfaces, Serban seems likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming clash.