Alessandra Mazzola vs Valeriya Strakhova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Strakhova has been more successful with her second serve recently, winning 37.03% of points compared to Mazzola's 32.76%. Does this give Strakhova an edge in service games? Yes, it might play a crucial role in her favor.
• In return games, Mazzola has the upper hand. She has won 57.44% of her opponent's second serve points, slightly outperforming Strakhova's 54.49%.
• Looking at first serve returns, Mazzola again leads with 42.22% success compared to Strakhova’s 39.15%. Can this consistency win her more games? It certainly suggests a stronger return game for Mazzola.
• Both players exhibit similar resilience under pressure, saving nearly the same percentage of breakpoints: Strakhova at 43.48% and Mazzola just ahead at 43.52%, indicating they handle critical moments equally well.
• Over the past year, Mazzola boasts a superior match-win rate of 66.67% compared to Strakhova's 47.22%, suggesting a greater overall form.
• Surface preference plays a role; Strakhova excels on hard courts with 58% win rate, whereas Mazzola fares better on indoor hard courts, winning 67%. Conversely, her weakest performance is on hard courts, with just a 14% win rate.
• When considering player level, Mazzola again has better results in challenger and ITF levels, winning 61.76% of matches compared to Strakhova's 49.25%.
• In terms of opponent quality, Strakhova has faced slightly tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 361.89, compared to Mazzola's 422.83.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Strakhova may have an advantage with a 44% win rate against Mazzola's 24% in such situations.
• For current matches, it’s wise to look at current event stats for better insight, though past stats remain very useful for predictions.
• On converting breakpoints, Mazzola has been more effective lately, converting 52.33% of opportunities compared to Strakhova's 46.53%.

Editorial Prediction (June 5, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent form and career statistics, both players exhibit distinctive strengths. Strakhova’s ability to perform well on hard courts and hold her ground in deciding sets reflects her resilience and adaptability.

Despite Strakhova edging ahead in second serve performance, Mazzola’s superior return game and break point conversion suggest her aggressive approach may yield more opportunities for breaks.

Additionally, with a stronger overall win percentage and success on the challenger circuit, Mazzola seems to maintain a higher level of competitive play than Strakhova.

While Strakhova has faced more challenging opponents and excels in pressured three-set matches, Mazzola’s comprehensive game might eclipse those advantages.

Given these insights, Mazzola appears more likely to win this upcoming match, benefiting from her strong return game and tactical prowess.