Nikola Bartunkova vs Ayla Aksu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent second serve performances, Nikola Bartunkova holds a slight edge with 39.96% of points won compared to Ayla Aksu's 37.54%.
• When returning opponents' second serve, Ayla Aksu excels with 54.24% of points won, surpassing Nikola Bartunkova's 50.21%.
• Their first serve return stats are almost identical with Nikola at 32.52% and Ayla at 32.53%. Does this indicate a closely matched contest? Perhaps.
• Both players perform similarly when saving breakpoints—Nikola at 51.00% and Ayla at 49.39%—suggesting comparable resilience under pressure.
• Nikola has had a more successful year, winning 76.92% of her matches compared to Ayla's 58.49%.
• Both players have their strongest results on hard surfaces, each with a win rate of 73%, but Nikola slightly edges out Ayla with better overall career performance on indoor hard surfaces.
• Considering the tournaments played, Nikola has a higher win percentage at levels >$10K, highlighting her strength against comparable competition.
• Nikola's opponents have, on average, been slightly higher ranked (329.29) than Ayla's (347.85), potentially indicating stronger competition faced by Nikola.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, both players have an even success rate, winning 50% of such situations.

Editorial Prediction (October 1, 2025, UTC):

Assessing the current form and head-to-head stats, Nikola Bartunkova appears to have a slight overall edge. Her higher win rate over the past year and consistent performance against stronger competition are notable strengths.

Ayla Aksu demonstrates impressive return stats, particularly against second serves, making her a formidable opponent. However, Nikola's advantage in second serve effectiveness and slightly better breakpoint saving ability make her resilient under key moments.

Considering both players perform optimally on hard courts, a closely contested match is expected. Nevertheless, based on recent performance trends and competition level, Nikola Bartunkova is predicted to emerge victorious in their upcoming encounter.