Sarah Iliev vs Madelief Hageman Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do their second serve performances compare? Recently, Iliev has won 38.72% of points on their second serve, slightly trailing Hageman, who has won 39.36%.
• When analyzing return game stats, Iliev has shown superior performance by winning 52.04% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Hageman's 47.09%. However, for first serve returns, the stats are close, with Iliev at 37.24% and Hageman at 37.67%.
• In terms of saving breakpoints under pressure, Iliev has the edge with a 51.08% success rate, while Hageman has saved 46.5%.
• Looking at their overall performance, Iliev has a higher win percentage of 53.13% over the past year, whereas Hageman's stands at 46.67%.
• Iliev excels on Hard courts, winning 59% of matches, whereas Hageman struggles on this surface with only a 37% win rate. In contrast, Hageman's best surface is Clay, with a win rate of 52%.
• Iliev has mainly competed in Challengers/ITF events, winning 58.33% of matches, while Hageman has participated in Futures/Satellites/ITF events with a 42.55% success rate.
• Regarding opponent quality, Iliev has faced players with an average rank of 377.8, whereas Hageman’s opponents have an average rank of 363.2.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Iliev boasts a strong record of winning 56% of such scenarios, slightly ahead of Hageman's 53%.
• In recent form, Iliev has been more effective in converting breakpoints, with a 44.74% conversion rate compared to Hageman's 41%.

Editorial Prediction (July 16, 2025, UTC):

Iliev and Hageman present an intriguing matchup with closely contested statistics across several categories. While Hageman edges out a slightly higher second serve win rate, Iliev surpasses Hageman in return game performance, especially on the opponent's second serve.

Under pressure, Iliev demonstrates greater resilience by saving more breakpoints. This capability is often crucial in tightly contested matches, potentially shifting momentum in Iliev's favor.

Analyzing their overall performance over the last year, Iliev holds a better winning percentage and exhibits significant strength on Hard courts, which might be a critical factor if this upcoming match is on that surface. Additionally, Iliev's higher rate of converting breakpoints supports their potential advantage.

Based on these detailed evaluations, Iliev appears to have a slight edge and is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis encounter.