Sahaja Yamalapalli vs Ema Burgic Bucko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yamalapalli has shown superiority in second serve performance, winning 37.87% of points compared to Bucko's 32.49% over the last six months.
• On return games, Bucko has excelled, winning 56% of points on opponents' second serves, overshadowing Yamalapalli’s 48.76%.
• In first serve returns, Bucko continues to edge out Yamalapalli with 36.33% over 31.58%.
• Both players have nearly identical breakpoint saving abilities, with Yamalapalli at 47.89% and Bucko at 47.58%.
• Yearly match performance favors Bucko, who has a 62.26% win rate compared to Yamalapalli's 54.55%.
• Yamalapalli's strongest surface is clay (61% win rate), while Bucko performs best on hard courts (66% win rate).
• Both players have similar experience at Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Bucko having a slight edge in win percentage.
• Yamalapalli has faced tougher opponents on average, with an opponent ranking of 349.88 against Bucko's 376.4.
• In deciding sets, Bucko is significantly more successful, winning 80% compared to Yamalapalli’s 47%.
• Yamalapalli edges out in breakpoint conversion, succeeding 50% of the time, while Bucko converts 46.1%.

Editorial Prediction (June 11, 2025, UTC):

This match presents an interesting contrast in strengths between Yamalapalli and Bucko. Yamalapalli holds an advantage in second serve performance, which could be pivotal if service games become competitive.

Bucko, however, showcases impressive return stats, particularly on both first and second serve points. This could trouble Yamalapalli if they are unable to hold their service games confidently.

With both saving breakpoints at a similar rate, the match might pivot on who can seize critical moments, especially if it extends to a deciding set, where Bucko has significantly outperformed Yamalapalli.

Considering current form and overall consistency, despite opponent quality being in Yamalapalli's favor, Bucko’s superior return capabilities and deciding set record suggest that Bucko is more likely to emerge victorious in this forthcoming encounter.