Sarah Iliev vs Vlada Katic Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing player statistics, the performance on second serves reveals significant insights into potential match outcomes. In the last six months, Iliev has managed to secure 35.32% of points on their second serve compared to Katic's 42.98%. Such metrics often serve as reliable indicators for match prediction accuracy. However, when it comes to returning serves, Iliev shows a distinct advantage. Iliev has won 49.91% of their opponent's second serve points, whereas Katic has succeeded in 43.93% of those opportunities. For first serve returns, Iliev records a slightly better performance at 37.22% over Katic's 35.06%.

Considering the pressure scenarios, Katic edges out Iliev slightly by saving 49.44% of breakpoints compared to Iliev's 48.34%. These figures provide valuable insights for in-game betting predictions. Additionally, a look at their overall performance over the last year shows Iliev winning 53.06% of matches, while Katic's win percentage stands at 47.73%.

Surfaces have played a role in shaping both players' careers. Iliev fares best on Hard courts with a win percentage of 59%, while showing a reduced success rate of 52% on Indoor Hard courts. On the other hand, Katic shines with a 62% win rate on Hard surfaces, and performs least favorably on Clay, achieving a 56% win rate. Analyzing the level of tournaments, it's clear that while Iliev has a marginally better record of 58.82% at >$10K Challengers/ITF tournaments, Katic maintains an even record with a 50% win rate at similar events.

Their direct head-to-head competition provides further clarity. Out of their single encounter, Iliev emerged victorious, winning both sets against Katic. This past match was a determining factor in analyzing their straight-up performance, as it occurred at the W 35 Braunschweig, where Iliev triumphed 6-4, 7-6(1). The average match time between these players in head-to-head contests is 2 hours and 12 minutes, and they have yet to face each other in a deciding set or tiebreak beyond a single occurrence where Iliev claimed victory.

Examining the level of opponents faced over the past year, Katic has battled players with a mean rank of 136.68, in contrast with Iliev, whose opponents averaged a rank of 253.61. When splitting hairs over deciding sets against all adversaries, Katic shows resilience with a win rate of 64%, surpassing Iliev's 50% in such situations. Yet Iliev excels at break point conversion, clinching 47.83% of opportunities, while Katic converts 35.19%.

Considering these comprehensive statistics and insights into both players’ recent form, Iliev emerges as the favorite to win the forthcoming match, backed by their superior return game and head-to-head dominance. While Katic offers solid competition, particularly in pressure scenarios, Iliev’s overall statistical edge suggests a likely victory.