Prediction of Teodora Kostovic vs Anna-Lena Friedsam at Open In Arte Angers Loire - Angers 12-01-25

• Anna-Lena Friedsam shows slightly better recent form in second serve points, winning 42.62% compared to Teodora Kostovic's 41.18%.
• On return games, Kostovic edges out Friedsam by winning 50.58% against 50.08% of opponent's second serve points.
• For first serve returns, Kostovic also performs better, with 34.50% compared to Friedsam’s 32.78%.
• In pressure scenarios, Friedsam is more effective at saving breakpoints, with a saving rate of 54.58% over Kostovic's 49.52%.
• Both players have strong win rates over the past year, with Kostovic slightly ahead at 70.00% compared to Friedsam's 63.79%.
• Surface preference could play a key role. Friedsam excels on indoor hard courts, while Kostovic dominates on clay.
• Considering event levels, Kostovic has a slight advantage, with a slightly higher win rate at the ITF circuit.
• The quality of competition faced by Friedsam is tougher, as her opponents have an average rank of 255.36, compared to Kostovic's 302.2.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Kostovic has a higher win rate of 70% versus Friedsam's 65% in the past year.

Editorial Prediction (November 30, 2025, UTC):

Despite Anna-Lena Friedsam's commendable recent performance under pressure and stronger competition faced, Teodora Kostovic’s slight edge in overall win rates and return games suggests she is a formidable opponent.

While Friedsam may hold a minor advantage in saving breakpoints, the deciding set performance and current surface trends, especially if the match shifts to clay, seem to favor Kostovic.

Considering all these factors, Teodora Kostovic is positioned slightly more favorably to win the upcoming match, though it remains highly competitive.