Ipek Oz vs Nikola Bartunkova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Nikola Bartunkova has achieved a 39.73% success rate on her second serve, whereas Ipek Oz slightly edges out with 41.78%. Could this simple difference indicate a competitive advantage? It may well do.
• Looking at return stats, Nikola Bartunkova has won 50.22% of points on her opponent's second serve, while Ipek Oz has managed 51.01%. On first serve returns, Ipek Oz leads with 37.69% compared to Bartunkova's 32.74%, hinting at a stronger return game for Oz.
• Is saving break points crucial for in-game strategies? Bartunkova has successfully saved 51.14% of break points, versus Oz's 53.42%, suggesting superior performance under pressure for Oz.
• Across the past year, Bartunkova boasts an impressive 76.56% match win rate, compared to Oz's 44.44%, indicating a consistent winning trend for Bartunkova.
• Their optimal performance surfaces differ significantly; Bartunkova excels on Hard courts with a 72% win rate, while Oz performs best on Clay with the same win percentage. What surface will the upcoming match be on?
• Comparing career path, Bartunkova and Oz both predominantly compete in Challengers/ITF tournaments, with Bartunkova achieving a superior 76.79% win rate compared to Oz’s 45.28% in these events.
• Their head-to-head record is close, with Bartunkova winning 1 of 3 encounters. However, considering set wins, they are nearly even with Bartunkova and Oz winning 3 and 4 sets respectively.
• In terms of competing against top opponents, Oz has faced players with an average rank of 297.37, slightly tougher than the 328.97 faced by Bartunkova.
• In deciding sets, Bartunkova displays greater resilience, winning 48% compared to Oz’s 39% over the last 12 months, which could be crucial in a tight match.

Editorial Prediction (October 1, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming encounter promises a finely balanced match owing to the players' closely matched performance statistics in recent history. Ipek Oz has demonstrated a slightly better edge on return games and managing pressure with break points saved.

However, Nikola Bartunkova’s overall superior win rate over the last year and her ability to sustain performance in deciding sets are noteworthy. If the match is played on a Hard surface, this might further favor Bartunkova.

Considering these comparative factors, Nikola Bartunkova appears to have a more substantial case for victory in this match, despite her narrower loss in their most recent encounter on clay.