Polina Kudermetova vs Sofia Kenin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When considering recent second serve performance, Polina Kudermetova has a slight edge, winning 38.86% of points, just above Sofia Kenin's 38.85%.
• In return games over recent months, Kudermetova shows superior performance, capturing 52.08% of points on opponents' second serves compared to Kenin's 46.77%.
• For first serve returns, Kudermetova also leads slightly with 31.74% versus Kenin's 30.01%.
• Analyzing under pressure situations, Kenin excels in saving 55.26% of breakpoints, surpassing Kudermetova's 45.68%.
• Overall match win rates in the last year give Kenin a slight advantage, winning 55.17% of matches compared to Kudermetova's 51.79%.
• Kudermetova's preferred surface is indoor hard courts, with a 68% win rate, whereas Kenin performs best on grass with 60% victories.
• Both players predominantly compete on the Main tour, where Kenin holds a stronger win percentage (62.50%) than Kudermetova (60.00%).
• Kenin faces higher-ranked opponents on average, with their opponents ranked at 71.76 versus Kudermetova's 167.34.
• If a match reaches a deciding set, Kenin has a slight edge, winning 41% of these scenarios compared to Kudermetova's 39%.

Editorial Prediction (September 25, 2025, UTC):

In terms of second serve performance, both Polina Kudermetova and Sofia Kenin are nearly identical, though Kudermetova holds a fractional lead. However, Kudermetova's advantage extends more prominently into her return game success, particularly on second serves, which could be crucial for this match.

Kenin's resilience shines in tense moments, having a higher breakpoint saving rate, a factor that often plays a pivotal role during tight matches. Moreover, while Kenin's recent overall win percentage slightly trumps Kudermetova's, this is underscored by the tougher competition she's consistently faced.

Both players excel on different surfaces, with Kudermetova favoring indoor hard courts and Kenin thriving on grass. Given that they are both playing on the Main tour with similar success rates, Kenin's experience against stronger opponents and her clutch performance in deciding sets could turn the tide in her favor.

Taking these factors into account, with Kenin's ability to save crucial breakpoints and her experience on the tour, she is slightly favored to triumph in this upcoming match.