Vlada Katic vs Alice Gillan Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Katic slightly edges out Gillan in second serve performance, with a success rate of 36.02% compared to Gillan's 35.37%. How crucial is the second serve in predicting match outcomes? It’s highly indicative.
• Katic also performs better in returning an opponent's second serve, winning 50.6% of points versus Gillan's 48.67%. Their performance on the first serve return is nearly identical, with Katic at 35.62% and Gillan at 36.31%.
• Under pressure, Katic has proven more resilient by saving 51.43% of breakpoints, surpassing Gillan's 44.95%.
• While Gillan boasts a higher match win rate over the last year at 65.45% compared to Katic's 46.67%, it’s important to consider the context of play level and opponent ranking.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with Katic at a 62% career win rate and Gillan at 57%. Gillan struggles notably on grass, while Katic’s weaker surface is clay.
• In terms of recent matches, Katic has faced tougher opponents, with an average rank of 317.2, whereas Gillan's opponents averaged a rank of 414.75.
• If this match extends to a deciding set, Katic holds a slight advantage, having won 54% of such sets in the past year, compared to Gillan's 47%.
• Conversion of breakpoints can be decisive, with Katic having a conversion rate of 43.75%, notably higher than Gillan’s 35.67%.

Editorial Prediction (May 15, 2025, UTC):

Katic's superior performance in crucial areas, such as second serve points and breakpoint success, provides him with a competitive edge over Gillan. These aspects of play are highly indicative of potential match outcomes, especially given their close competition in most other statistics.

Although Gillan has recorded a higher win percentage over the last year, the strength of opponents faced by Katic presents another dimension where he may hold an advantage.

Katic's resilience under pressure situations, including breakpoint saves and deciding sets, gives him an added edge. Overall, Katic seems better equipped to handle pivotal moments that could dictate the match result.

Considering all these factors, Katic emerges as the likely winner of this upcoming tennis clash against Gillan, primarily due to his slightly higher performance metrics in decisive areas.