Victoria Azarenka vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Pavlyuchenkova has been slightly better at winning points on her second serve, achieving 40.55% compared to Azarenka's 37.5%. Could this stat influence the match outcome? It often does.
• In return games, Pavlyuchenkova shows a slight edge, winning 51.08% of second serve returns compared to Azarenka's 49.72%.
• Pavlyuchenkova has also shown better performance on first serve returns with 29.88% versus Azarenka’s 28.57%.
• When under pressure, Pavlyuchenkova saves 47.37% of breakpoints, just above Azarenka's 45.8%.
• Over the last year, Pavlyuchenkova has won 53.33% of her matches, whereas Azarenka has been less consistent, winning 48%.
• Azarenka's best career surface is Hard, with a 72% win rate, while Pavlyuchenkova performs best on indoor hard courts (67% win rate).
• Recently, Pavlyuchenkova has excelled in Grand Slams, winning 73.33% of matches, while Azarenka has struggled in Masters events with only a 40% win rate.
• Historically, Azarenka dominates their direct head-to-head, winning 7 out of 9 matches against Pavlyuchenkova.
• Both players are evenly matched in deciding sets for their direct encounters, each winning 2 out of 4.
• In general deciding sets, Azarenka shows slightly superior performance, with a 71% win rate compared to Pavlyuchenkova's 67%.
• Both players have similar breakpoint conversion rates, with Azarenka having a slight edge at 39.47% over Pavlyuchenkova's 39.05%.
• Pavlyuchenkova has faced stronger competition over the last year, with opponents averaging a rank of 60.63, as opposed to Azarenka's average opponent rank of 104.16.

Editorial Prediction (August 25, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Pavlyuchenkova and Azarenka promises to be a close contest, with both players showcasing comparable strengths in recent forms. Pavlyuchenkova has a slight advantage in second serve performance and return games, which could be pivotal in the matchup.

Azarenka has a strong historical head-to-head advantage, having won 7 out of 9 previous encounters. This track record might suggest a psychological edge, particularly if the match becomes tightly contested.

With Pavlyuchenkova better against higher-ranked opponents and performing well in Grand Slams, she may be in a better position to handle the pressure. Her consistency in big moments, such as breakpoints and tie situations, could also tilt the scales in her favor.

Considering the overall statistical edge in crucial areas and her resilience against formidable competition, Pavlyuchenkova appears to have a slight upper hand. Nevertheless, Azarenka's extensive experience and head-to-head history should not be underestimated. Ultimately, Pavlyuchenkova is likely to claim victory in this encounter.