Ann Li vs Maria Timofeeva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Li has a slightly better second serve performance, winning 41.54% of points compared to Timofeeva's 39.35%. Could this give her an edge in serving matches?
• Timofeeva leads in return games, seizing 51.64% of second serve return points, against Li's 48.71%. Does this make Timofeeva a tough opponent when returning serves?
• In saving breakpoints, Timofeeva has a marginally better record (49.24%) than Li (48.19%). Will this resilience under pressure pay off?
• Looking at match wins over the past year, Li dominates with a 62.32% win rate, notably higher than Timofeeva's 48.98%.
• Favoring surface, Timofeeva excels on Hard courts with a 67% win rate, slightly outperforming Li's 63% on I.hard courts.
• Both mostly compete in Challengers/ITF tournaments above $10K. Li wins 68.75% of these matches, showing stronger form compared to Timofeeva's 50% victory rate.
• In head-to-head encounters, Li leads with one win, while Timofeeva is yet to secure a victory.
• Li’s experience against tougher competition is reflected in facing opponents with an average rank of 154.49, superior to Timofeeva's 254.61.
• Should the match go to a deciding set, Li has a notable advantage, winning 59% of such matches in the past year over Timofeeva's 44%.
• In break point conversion, Timofeeva is superior, succeeding in 49.38% of cases, compared to Li's 39.26%.

Editorial Prediction (May 18, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, Ann Li appears to have a slight edge over Timofeeva, given her consistent performance over the past year.

Her stronger win rate and record against higher-ranked opponents suggest she's more adept at facing challenging situations. While Timofeeva excels in return games and boasts a higher break point conversion rate, Li’s overall match-winning experience and resilience in deciding sets favor her prospects.

Considering these factors, Li is likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming encounter.