Zhibek Kulambayeva vs Beatrice Ricci Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance affect predictions? Kulambayeva currently wins 37.47% of her second serve points, slightly below Ricci's 40.37%.
• Who has the edge in return games? Kulambayeva wins 55.08% of her opponent's second serve points, outperforming Ricci, who wins 50.83%.
• On first serve returns, Ricci has a marginal advantage, winning 39.27% compared to Kulambayeva's 37.97%.
• Under pressure, Kulambayeva has a slight edge, saving 46.38% of breakpoints, while Ricci saves 45.04%.
• In overall match performance over the last year, Kulambayeva has won 62.16% of her matches, a significant lead over Ricci's 41.18%.
• Both have their best win percentages on clay, but Kulambayeva is stronger with 63% compared to Ricci's 50%.
• What about tournament levels? Kulambayeva has a 60.61% win rate in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, compared to Ricci's 39.58%.
• Considering opponent quality, Ricci has played against slightly better-ranked players, averaging a rank of 399.06, while Kulambayeva's opponents averaged 435.91.
• In deciding sets, Kulambayeva holds a significant advantage, winning 63% compared to Ricci's 38%.
• Regarding break point conversion, Ricci is slightly better, converting 42.79% compared to Kulambayeva's 39.93%.

Editorial Prediction (July 29, 2025, UTC):

Kulambayeva demonstrates a consistent advantage in several key areas such as return games and performance under pressure, which could prove pivotal during the match.

While Ricci exhibits strengths in second serve performance and break point conversion, her overall match win percentage and performance in deciding sets lag behind.

Given Kulambayeva's superior form and head-to-head statistics, she seems more likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming clash.