Sarah Iliev vs Jenny Lim Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent form, Lim has demonstrated a slightly stronger performance on their second serve, winning 38.62% of points compared to Iliev's 34.88%. This particular statistic is known to correlate highly with match prediction accuracy. When it comes to handling pressure, Lim has saved 49.11% of breakpoints, a marginally better record than Iliev's 47.22%, which can be a decisive factor in closely contested matches.

Analyzing their return game performance, Iliev appears more proficient, winning 50.19% of their opponent's second serve points, while Lim has captured 46.81% of the same. When facing first serve returns, Iliev holds a slight edge with 37.04%, surpassing Lim’s 35.69%. These figures significantly aid in assessing who might be favored in head-to-head confrontations.

Looking at the overall performance in the past year, Lim has won 58.06% of matches played (36/26), comparatively more than Iliev's 51.06% win rate (24/23), providing a noteworthy insight into their overall readiness. Lim’s best surface has historically been Hard courts, with a career win rate of 71%, while Iliev performs best on the same surface with a 59% winning percentage. Both players, however, deliver their weakest performances on Indoor Hard courts, marking a potential vulnerability.

In terms of tournament level, both Lim and Iliev have predominantly participated in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Lim capturing a 56% win ratio there, while Iliev holds a closely matched 56.25% win rate. There is only one prior head-to-head encounter between them, taking place at the W 35 Petit-Bourg event on January 18, 2024, where Iliev claimed victory with a 5-2 retirement result.

Neither player has faced extreme pressure situations against each other in terms of tiebreaks or deciding sets, as no tiebreaks were played, and deciding sets have also yet to occur in their previous showdown. Yet, over the last 12 months, Lim has shown a strong ability to win deciding sets against all players, boasting an 81% success rate, which is notably superior to Iliev's 50%.

Considering the quality of opponents, Lim has generally competed against higher-ranked players, with an average opponent rank of 370.53 in the last year, as opposed to Iliev’s average opponent rank of 396.15. Recent breakpoint conversion data reveals Lim has converted 34.62% of opportunities, while Iliev has been more efficient with a 48.65% conversion rate.

Taking into account these statistics and comparative analyses, along with previous match outcomes, Iliev holds a slight edge to triumph in the upcoming match. Nevertheless, should the contest reach a deciding set, Lim's superior deciding set performance could play a pivotal role in turning the match in their favor.