Veronika Podrez vs Polina Bakhmutkina Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the recent six months, Podrez has a slightly better second serve performance, securing 40.25% of points compared to Bakhmutkina's 37.97%.
• When it comes to returning the second serve, Bakhmutkina excels with 54.64%, surpassing Podrez's 52.5%.
• Notably, Bakhmutkina holds an edge in first serve return statistics with 40.38%, while Podrez trails at 34.05%.
• How do they perform under pressure? Podrez has saved 52.4% of breakpoints, slightly better than Bakhmutkina's 49.43%.
• Podrez shows a superior performance over the past year with a 72.06% match win rate, compared to Bakhmutkina's 57.14%.
• Podrez’s best surface is indoor hard courts, where they hold a 71% win rate, while Bakhmutkina's best surface is clay, with a 58% win rate.
• In higher-level matches, Podrez competes mainly in Challengers/ITF events with a 62.86% win rate, whereas Bakhmutkina often plays at the Futures/Satellites level, achieving a 65.71% win rate.
• Against stronger opponents, Bakhmutkina takes on players of higher average rank (272.55) than Podrez (391.06).
• In deciding sets, Podrez demonstrates resilience, winning 62% of these matches, significantly ahead of Bakhmutkina's 33% success rate.
• Bakhmutkina exhibits better break point conversion, capitalizing on 46.56% of opportunities, compared to Podrez's 38.18%.

Editorial Prediction (August 21, 2025, UTC):

The performance statistics indicate a closely contested match with each player showing distinct strengths. Podrez leads in overall match win rate and has shown consistency in crucial moments, particularly in decisive sets.

However, Bakhmutkina's proficiency in returning serves, especially the first serve, and a higher breakpoint conversion rate provide her an edge that could turn the match in her favor if leveraged effectively.

Taking these factors into account, while Podrez appears more adept under pressure in decisive moments, Bakhmutkina’s strength in return games might prove pivotal. Thus, Bakhmutkina is slightly favored to triumph in this upcoming encounter.