Ryan Peniston vs Petr Bar Biryukov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve: Biryukov edges Peniston with a second serve point win percentage of 48% compared to Peniston's 41.83%.
• Return Game: Biryukov has a slight advantage in returning second serves, winning 45.05% of points compared to Peniston’s 43.98%. What about the first serve returns? Peniston leads here, winning 28.33% against Biryukov's 22.56%.
• Under Pressure: Biryukov is better at saving breakpoints, saving 59.87% whereas Peniston saves 52.59%.
• Match Success: Over the last year, Biryukov won 70.13% of matches, slightly higher than Peniston’s 65.82%.
• Surface Preference: Both excel on Hard courts with identical win percentages of 66%. However, Peniston struggles more on Grass, while Biryukov finds Clay more challenging.
• Level of Play: Both have mainly played at Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, with Peniston winning 81.82% and Biryukov 79.07% of their matches.
• Opponent Quality: Peniston faced slightly tougher opposition, with adversaries averaging a rank of 385.85 compared to Biryukov's 436.86.
• Deciding Sets: Biryukov tends to perform marginally better in deciding sets, winning 62% of them vs. Peniston's 60%.
• Break Point Conversion: Peniston has been more effective with breakpoints, converting 35.48% of chances versus Biryukov's 25.84%.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

Biryukov shows a consistent edge in several key areas, notably in second-serve performance and saving breakpoints, which are critical components of a tight match. These skills could prove advantageous in maintaining pressure and the ability to convert opportunities when they arise.

Peniston, while showing strengths in converting breakpoints and first serve returns, may struggle against Biryukov’s robust second serve and defending under pressure. This might challenge Peniston's ability to seize and hold on to leads during vital moments.

Given these factors, while Peniston certainly has the potential to upset, Biryukov's consistency and higher match success rate over the past year position him as the favorite for this encounter. Therefore, it is likely that Biryukov will prevail in the upcoming match.