Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Zverev has a slight edge with 47.87% points won compared to Khachanov's 46.6%. Does this stat predict the potential victor? It often does.
• Analyzing return games, Khachanov leads by winning 46.61% of opponent's second serve points, surpassing Zverev's 43.93%.
• On first serve returns, Khachanov narrowly outperforms Zverev, winning 24.34% of points versus 24.14%.
• Under pressure, Khachanov excels in saving breakpoints at 59.52%, slightly better than Zverev's 54.06%.
• Looking at overall performance, Zverev has a higher win rate, achieving 74.39% victories in the past year against Khachanov's 64.18%.
• Which surface do the players excel on? Zverev's best is Clay with a 70% win rate, whereas Khachanov performs best on Grass with a 63% win rate.
• Examining event level performance, Zverev's success at Masters events (74.19% wins) is superior to Khachanov's main tour matches (63.33%).
• In head-to-head clashes, Zverev leads with 5 wins out of 8 encounters against Khachanov, also winning 12 of 20 total sets.
• Their last match favored Khachanov in a hard-fought victory during the National Bank Open semifinal, highlighting his potential to upset.
• Matches often go the distance between them. Both players have won one deciding set each in two encounters.
• Zverev tends to come out ahead in tiebreaks, with 2 victories out of 3 against Khachanov.
• Facing opponents, Zverev challenges higher-ranked players with an average rank of 50.77, compared to Khachanov's 66.87.
• Considering deciding sets overall, Khachanov holds a stronger recent performance, winning 53% to Zverev's 48%.
• Breaking opponents’ serve, Khachanov again shows a slight advantage, converting 34.27% of breakpoints compared to Zverev's 33.14%.

Editorial Prediction (August 14, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Zverev and Khachanov promises an intriguing battle, as both players bring distinct strengths to the court.

Zverev has demonstrated a superior overall win rate in the past year and often prevails in their direct encounters. His ability to win critical matches at higher-level events suggests a mental and skill advantage in high-stakes scenarios.

However, Khachanov's strong breakpoint conversion and second serve return stats highlight his resilience and tactical proficiency, which could disrupt Zverev's game plan.

Given these insights, Zverev is slightly favored to win, thanks to his consistent performance against top-tier players and superior head-to-head record. Yet, Khachanov's recent form indicates he is well-equipped to challenge, making this match an exciting prospect.