Anastasia Zakharova vs Barbora Palicova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing recent achievements, Zakharova and Palicova exhibit a contrast in match performance over the past 12 months. In terms of completion of matches, Zakharova triumphed in 60.29% of her encounters, achieving a 41:27 win-loss record. Palicova slightly exceeded this, managing a 61.04% win rate with a 47:30 record. Such statistics are crucial when predicting the winner, considering the overall head-to-head dynamics.

Focusing on serve analysis, Zakharova's points won on her second serve in the last six months stand at 39.27%, marginally better than Palicova's 38.78%. Return game records within the same timeframe reveal Zakharova securing 49.15% of points against her opponents' second serves, whereas Palicova edges her out with 49.94%. Zakharova and Palicova have almost identical efficiency in returning first serves, reflecting competitive tension between them, with rates of 33.31% and 33.52% respectively.

Their ability to function under pressure shows a stark contrast, especially in crucial moments like breakpoints. Zakharova has managed to save 45.89% of breakpoints in recent outings, while Palicova exhibits a stronger performance, saving 54.26%. Equally critical is their break point conversion rate; Zakharova has a conversion rate of 37% while Palicova capitalizes on 38.31% of her opportunities. Given the tight margins, these can sway the match in unpredictable ways.

On surfaces, Zakharova exhibits her best career performance on Indoor Hard surfaces with a win percentage of 69%, notably outperforming her grass performance at 20%. Comparatively, Palicova's best career performance also lies on Indoor Hard, yet slightly lower at 63%, with her least favorable performance on Hard Courts at 50%. Such insights can potentially influence match predictions, especially given the surface-specific strengths.

When reviewing previous encounters, Zakharova has dominated, securing victory in both matches against Palicova, including their last meeting at the Transylvania Open on Indoor Hard. This head-to-head record, supported by her undefeated streak, hints at Zakharova's potential upper hand. The familiarity with the match pressure is evident since they have played an average match duration of almost two hours, a considerable metric for gauging endurance and match management skills.

Further dissecting opponent quality, Zakharova has consistently challenged herself against players averaging a rank of 215.12 over the past year, while Palicova faced opponents with a lesser challenge, averaging at 321.39. Additionally, their deciding set performance differs; Zakharova has a moderate success rate of 35%, whereas Palicova excels with 60%. Head-to-head records in extreme pressure situations, such as tiebreaks, remain non-existent, suggesting neither has the advantage in such conditions.

Observing these metrics offers robust insights into the potential game dynamics. Weighing these factors, especially head-to-head dominance and serve efficiency, Zakharova appears slightly more favored to clinch victory in the upcoming match. Her superior performance against higher-ranked opponents and consistent winning streak over Palicova could tilt the scales in her favor for this match.