Iva Jovic vs Maria Mateas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

The upcoming tennis match between Jovic and Mateas presents an intriguing comparison of their performances and tendencies, which could offer insights into the expected outcome. Examining their second serve performance over the last six months, Jovic has managed to win 36.22% of points, while Mateas has slightly outperformed, winning 40.74%. Given the strong correlation of this statistic to match prediction accuracy, Mateas may hold a slight edge in this aspect.

However, when assessing return game statistics, Jovic shows some superiority. Recent form indicates that Jovic has won 50.87% of their opponent’s second serve points compared to Mateas’ 49.38%. When returning first serves, Jovic also leads with 36.39% against Mateas’ 32.89%, which is crucial when predicting the favorite in their head-to-head matchup.

Considering performance under pressure, Mateas excels at saving breakpoints, with a rate of 53.97%, surpassing Jovic’s 42.98%. This particular metric suggests Mateas may have an advantage when facing critical game situations.

Overall, Jovic has demonstrated superior performance over the past year, winning 75% of their matches (33 wins and 11 losses), while Mateas has a lower win percentage of 53.52% (38 wins and 33 losses). Such statistics contribute to an advantageous head-to-head prediction for Jovic.

The comparison of each player’s prowess on different surfaces reveals Jovic's strength on Hard courts, with a win percentage of 76%, and Mateas’ best surface also being Hard, although with a lower percentage of 58%. Their least favorable surface for both is I.hard, although Mateas has a slightly better performance there than Jovic.

In term of player levels, both have mainly participated in Challengers/ITF tournaments exceeding $10K over the last year, with Jovic achieving a striking 79.49% win rate, compared to Mateas’ 54.29%. Addressing direct head-to-head statistics, Jovic has been victorious in their only encounter, which took place on Hardcourt at the W 25 Redding, where Jovic won in straight sets.

When analyzing match pressure situations, Jovic continued to show dominance, winning the only tiebreak encountered between the two. Additionally, playing against generally higher-ranked opponents with an average ranking of 270.84 compared to Mateas' 348.18 may give Jovic more preparedness against high-caliber players.

If the match reaches a deciding set, Jovic’s 75% win rate in such situations over the past 12 months reinforces their advantageous position when matches go the distance, compared to Mateas' 35%. Further, their breakpoint conversion rates are quite similar, with Jovic at 42.51% and Mateas at 42.14%, providing an intriguing opportunity for in-game, live predictions.

All considered, the comparison of stats reveals Jovic as the favored contender in this encounter. With a stronger head-to-head record, superior match results over the past year, and better performance against more challenging opponents, the statistical analysis forecasts Jovic as the likely winner.