Sara Errani vs Cristina Bucsa Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In the upcoming match between Cristina Bucsa and Sara Errani, various statistics provide insight into predicting the outcome. Bucsa has exhibited stronger performance in second serve points, winning 38.98% over the last six months compared to Errani's 37.32%. This metric is commonly associated with accuracy in match predictions.

Regarding return game performance in recent form, Bucsa has secured 50% of her opponent's second serve points, whereas Errani has achieved a slightly higher 51.46%. When it comes to first serve returns, Errani again leads with 37.12%, surpassing Bucsa's 34.23%. These statistics play a significant role in determining the likely winner of their head-to-head matchups.

A player’s ability to handle pressure is crucial, as seen with Bucsa saving 49.32% of breakpoints, outperforming Errani who has managed to save 42.27%. Breakpoint conversion rates further illustrate Errani's edge, successfully converting 50.91% of her opportunities compared to Bucsa's 39.04%. These stats are critical for real-time betting predictions during matches.

Evaluating their overall performance, Bucsa has won 47.27% of matches over the past year (W/L 26/29), whereas Errani boasts a superior performance with a 56.82% win rate (W/L 25/19). However, Bucsa and Errani have encountered each other twice previously, both resulting in victories for Errani. These past encounters set a precedent as Errani claimed victory in 4 out of 5 sets played, including a notable win at the 2024 U.S. Open.

When comparing surface performance, Bucsa excels on indoor hard courts with a 63% career win rate, while Errani's best results are on clay courts, reflecting a similar percentage of 63%. Despite this, when on grass, Errani's performance declines significantly, winning only 41% of her matches compared to Bucsa's 52% on the same surface.

Considering their exposure to different tournament levels, Bucsa has predominantly played on the Main tour over the past year, securing 48.15% of her matches, while Errani has seen action mostly in the Masters series with a slightly lower win rate of 46.15%. Additionally, Bucsa has faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 132.04, compared to Errani's average opponent rank of 147.82, providing Bucsa with experience against tougher competitors.

In scenarios involving deciding sets against all players over the past year, Errani has displayed remarkable resilience, winning 92% of such situations, whereas Bucsa has managed 47%. This stat could be pivotal if the upcoming match extends into a deciding set.

In conclusion, Errani's consistent head-to-head dominance, superior breakpoint conversion, and aggressive return game statistics suggest she is the likely victor in this matchup. Her past performances against Bucsa reinforce her position as the favorite to win the upcoming bout.