Yelyzaveta Kotliar vs Leonie Kung Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Kotliar has a slight disadvantage in second-serve points, winning 35.04% compared to Kung's 36.24%. However, could this minor difference significantly impact match outcomes?
• Kotliar displays stronger return game stats, winning 52.01% of opponents' second serves, while Kung achieves 51.74%.
• First serve returns further tilt in Kotliar's favor at 42.2%, whereas Kung lags behind at 33.54%.
• Kotliar underperforms under breakpoint pressure, saving 43.22% of them, while Kung excels at 50%.
• Consider player match win ratios: Kotliar won 63.24% of matches in the last year, markedly outpacing Kung's 50.72%.
• Kotliar excels on clay surfaces with a 62% win rate, while Kung prefers hard surfaces, where she wins 60% of the time.
• In lower-tier tournaments, Kotliar's win percentage is 71.43%, whereas Kung plays at a higher tier with a 53.23% win rate. Does tournament level indicate competitive edge?
• Kotliar faces opponents with an average rank of 424.66, while Kung's competitors rank at an average of 367.09, suggesting Kung faces stronger opposition.
• Both have similar performance in deciding sets: Kotliar has a 47% win rate, with Kung slightly behind at 45%.
• Break point conversion rates favor Kotliar, successfully converting 45.81% of opportunities compared to Kung's 36.24% rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 20, 2025, UTC):

Kotliar shows a consistent edge in return games, particularly against first serves, and in converting break points. This could provide significant leverage during critical moments in the match.

Despite performing against slightly weaker opponents, Kotliar has demonstrated superior performance in match wins over the past year and on favored clay surfaces. The higher win rate on lower-tier tournaments might reflect more consistent competitiveness in Kotliar's play.

Kung, while facing higher-ranked opponents, displays strengths in saving breakpoints and reliably performing on hard courts, which needs to be considered if the upcoming match is on this surface.

Overall, Kotliar's robust performance and key statistics in return games and break point conversions suggest that he is most likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.