Sonja Zhiyenbayeva vs Ema Burgic Bucko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ema Burgic Bucko excels in second serve returns, capturing 56.38% of opponent's second serve points, outshining Sonja Zhiyenbayeva with 44.83%.
• In terms of second serve success, why is Sonja Zhiyenbayeva ahead? She manages to win 51.72% of her second serve points, compared to Ema's 35.25%.
• When it comes to saving breakpoints, how do the players stack up? Ema saves 47.06% of breakpoints, slightly better than Sonja's 41.67%.
• Over the past year, who has performed better overall? Sonja Zhiyenbayeva holds a win rate of 66.67%, closely trailing Ema's 63.64%, though Sonja has played fewer matches.
• Both players show strong performance on Hard surfaces, winning 65% of their matches, yet they struggle on Indoor Hard courts.
• Regarding match level, Sonja has a higher winning rate (75%) at the Challengers/ITF > $10K events than Ema's 64.10%, albeit with a lower number of matches.
• Does experience against stronger opponents have an impact? Sonja's average opponent's rank of 252.67 is significantly higher than Ema's 430.66.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, does Ema have an edge? Yes, Ema has won 67% of these sets compared to Sonja winning none so far.
• Assessing current event stats can highlight in-form players, crucial for real-time predictions during the tournament.

Editorial Prediction (October 17, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming tennis match, both players show comparable strengths on Hard courts, boasting a 65% win rate. However, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva has a distinct advantage with her higher second serve points won percentage and experience against higher-ranked opponents.

Conversely, Ema Burgic Bucko demonstrates a remarkable ability to win deciding sets and surpasses Sonja in second serve return performance. Additionally, Ema's superior breakpoint saving percentage adds confidence to her defense under pressure.

While each player has distinct advantages that should make this match competitive, the edge seems to lie with Ema Burgic Bucko due to her consistent performance in critical areas, suggesting she is slightly more likely to win this match.