Yuliya Hatouka vs Lia Karatancheva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do second serve performance statistics compare between the players? In recent months, Hatouka has been successful on 31.94% of her second serve points, whereas Karatancheva has fared better, winning 40.86%.
• What about return game performance? Hatouka has dominated in returning second serves at 56.86%, while Karatancheva has managed 48.65%. However, for first serve returns, Karatancheva leads slightly at 38.63% compared to Hatouka's 34.05%.
• In terms of handling pressure, Hatouka saves 40.31% of breakpoints, but Karatancheva does marginally better, saving 44.69%.
• Who claims a stronger match win rate over the last year? Hatouka has a 60% win rate, slightly outperforming Karatancheva's 57.14%.
• Best surface preferences reveal Hatouka's prowess on indoor hard courts with a 68% win rate, while Karatancheva excelled on clay, winning 56% of her matches there.
• Recent competition levels show Hatouka faced opponents with an average rank of 353.48, marginally tougher than Karatancheva's average opponent rank of 368.67.
• Deciding set potential shows Hatouka with a 50% win rate, indicating a stronger finish than Karatancheva's 40% in tight matches.
• Looking at break point conversion rates, Hatouka has converted 42.96% of opportunities, slightly trailing behind Karatancheva's 44.6% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (May 22, 2025, UTC):

Both players have shown solid performances over the last year, with close match win rates indicating a competitive edge for this encounter. A crucial area of difference lies in their recent second serve performance, where Karatancheva excels, and this may profoundly impact tight situations during the match.

While Hatouka possesses a stronger return game on second serves, which could provide an advantage, Karatancheva's slightly superior breakpoint conversion and her ability to save breakpoints might counteract Hatouka's strengths.

Considering their surface preferences, if the match is played on indoor hard courts, Hatouka may benefit, given her higher success rate there. Nonetheless, Karatancheva's ability to perform well under pressure could act as a balancing factor.

After evaluating all relevant data points, including their recent form and head-to-head advantages, Karatancheva appears to have a slight edge and is therefore favored to win this upcoming tennis match.