Salma Drugdova vs Ana Lanisek Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Lanisek has been successful in winning 33.33% of second serve points in the past six months, while Drugdova has won 37.94%, indicating a slight edge for Drugdova in this area. Could this impact the match outcome? It is certainly a consideration.
• When it comes to returning second serves, Lanisek shows a small advantage, winning 51.61% compared to Drugdova's 50.49%. For first serve returns, however, Drugdova excels with a success rate of 36.77% against Lanisek's 28%.
• Under pressure, specifically in saving breakpoints, Drugdova significantly outperforms Lanisek, saving 47.72% versus Lanisek's 16.67%. Is this a key factor in determining the likely winner? It might be crucial during tense match situations.
• Looking at overall match performance over the past year, Lanisek has a 40% win rate, whereas Drugdova has a more impressive 59.62% success rate. This suggests Drugdova has been generally stronger.
• In terms of surface preference, Lanisek has the best win percentage on clay (26%), while Drugdova prefers hard courts, winning 63% of her matches on that surface. This indicates Drugdova's versatility and success on faster surfaces.
• Recent activity shows Lanisek participating predominantly at ITF $10K events, winning 50% of these matches, whereas Drugdova boasts a higher win percentage of 63.64% at the same level, highlighting her competitive edge at similar tournament settings.
• Lanisek's opponents have had an average rank of 178.8 in the last year, while Drugdova's average opposition rank has been 317.58, potentially inflating her win percentage but also showing her ability to capitalize on lower-ranked opponents effectively.
• In deciding sets, Drugdova holds a higher win rate of 58% compared to Lanisek's 50%, suggesting Drugdova's capacity to prevail in closely contested matches.
• Overall, Drugdova's breakpoint conversion is stronger at 47.02% compared to Lanisek's 40%, which could be decisive if the match includes multiple breakpoint opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (August 6, 2025, UTC):

In this head-to-head matchup, Drugdova has a statistical edge in several key areas leading up to the match. Her slightly superior second serve performance and more effective returns place her at an advantage from the baseline.

Additionally, Drugdova's capability to save considerably more break points than Lanisek shows her composure under pressure, which is critical in tightly contested games. This supports her higher match win rate over the past year, along with better historical performance, particularly on hard courts which she favors.

Though Lanisek has been facing stronger opponents on average, Drugdova's ability to convert breakpoint opportunities more effectively further tilts the balance in her favor.

Considering these factors, Drugdova appears more likely to emerge victoriously in the upcoming match, thanks to her well-rounded game and stronger recent form.