Martina Okalova vs Maria Kozyreva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Kozyreva and Okalova have similar second serve performance, with Kozyreva slightly ahead, winning 36% of points compared to Okalova's 35.56%.
• Okalova shows stronger return game stats, winning 53.03% of opponent's second serve points, while Kozyreva has won 49.4%. On first serve returns, Okalova leads again at 36.89% compared to Kozyreva's 34.8%.
• Kozyreva seems to handle pressure better, saving 43.11% of breakpoints, while Okalova has saved 35.67%.
• When looking at overall match win rates over the past year, both players are quite similar, with Kozyreva having a 51.06% win rate and Okalova slightly higher at 51.85%.
• The surface plays a role, with Kozyreva performing best on hard courts with a 60% win rate, while Okalova excels on clay with a 62% win rate.
• Considering career-level tournament experience, both players primarily participate in Challengers/ITF events > $10K, with Kozyreva winning a slightly higher percentage of matches than Okalova.
• In their direct head-to-head meetings, Okalova has the upper hand, winning both encounters and four out of six sets played against Kozyreva.
• Under extreme pressure, such as tiebreaks, Kozyreva is more successful, having won their only tiebreak encounter against Okalova.
• Against varying opponent quality, Kozyreva has faced players with an average rank of 368.02, compared to Okalova's stronger field, averaging 282.93 in opponent rank.
• Looking at deciding set prowess, Kozyreva has a higher success rate over the last year, winning 56% compared to Okalova's 45% in all matches.
• Kozyreva is marginally better at converting breakpoints in recent form, at 38% compared to Okalova's 36.17%.

Editorial Prediction (May 7, 2025, UTC):

The head-to-head record between Kozyreva and Okalova provides notable insights into their competitive dynamics. Okalova's overall historical advantage suggests she is more familiar and successful in this matchup.

Despite Kozyreva's slight edge in second serve points and breakpoint conversion in recent form, Okalova's stronger return game could provide a deciding factor in critical moments of the match.

Kozyreva does display resilience under pressure, especially with saving breakpoints and handling deciding sets, which could be pivotal if the match extends to a third set or tie-break scenario.

Given these analytics, while both players show strengths, Okalova's superior historical performance and return game statistics make her the likely favorite to win the upcoming match.