Noma Akugue Noha vs Ekaterina Makarova (1996) Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Noha has a slight edge in second serve performance, winning 38.32% of points in the last 6 months compared to Makarova's 37.62%.
• When returning second serves recently, Noha outperforms Makarova, winning 50.49% of points versus 49.2%.
• However, Makarova is slightly better at returning first serves with 39% success compared to Noha’s 35.98%.
• Noha is more effective under pressure, saving 51.97% of breakpoints, whereas Makarova saves 42.31%.
• Over the last year, Noha holds a marginal win percentage, triumphing in 50.82% of matches compared to Makarova's 48.24%.
• On their best surfaces, Noha excels on clay with a 61% win rate, while Makarova shines on hard courts with a win rate of 59%.
• Match experience shows Noha has played stronger opponents on average (rank 295.87) than Makarova (rank 375.16).
• Noha has a slight edge in converting breakpoints, with a conversion rate of 42.11% relative to Makarova's 41.9%.
• In head-to-head matchups, Makarova leads with 3 wins to 2 from a total of five encounters.
• In deciding sets, Makarova has historically been stronger, winning 53% as opposed to Noha’s 40% over the past year.
• Regarding extreme pressure situations, Makarova won the only tiebreak they have contested.
• Surprisingly, given these stats, Makarova has won more deciding sets in their direct clashes, 2 to 1.
• Does Makarova’s recent victory at their last meeting imply future success? Historically, she outperformed Noha at that Australian Open encounter.

Editorial Prediction (May 29, 2025, UTC):

In anticipation of their upcoming match, both Noha and Makarova display competitive statistics, each holding distinct advantages.

Noha demonstrates a slight edge in recent second serve and returning statistics while outperforming Makarova under pressure by saving more breakpoints.

Makarova retaliates with better performance in head-to-head history and excellence in deciding set outcomes. Additionally, she has somewhat superior results on the surface they will likely compete on.

Considering Makarova's recent triumph in their last matchup and her superior first-serve returns and tie-break prowess, she may enter the match with a psychological edge.

Although Noha’s stats suggest competitiveness, Makarova's ability to capitalize in key situations tilts the balance.

Therefore, the prediction leans towards a likely win for Makarova in their upcoming tennis match.