Anastasia Zakharova vs Hailey Baptiste Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does their second serve performance compare recently? Zakharova has won 41.02% of points on her second serve. On the other hand, Baptiste shows superiority, winning 45.64%.
• Who excels in return games? Zakharova has a strong return game, winning 50.45% of her opponent's second serve points, surpassing Baptiste's 46.65%.
• Facing the first serve, Zakharova has a clear edge by winning 35.09% of return points, compared to Baptiste's 29.65%.
• When under pressure, Baptiste has saved 56.37% of breakpoints, outperforming Zakharova's 47.84% in such scenarios.
• Both players have similar match win rates over the last year. Zakharova has won 60.56% of her matches, while Baptiste stands close at 60%.
• Zakharova dominates on indoor hard courts with a 69% win rate, whereas Baptiste prefers clay, achieving a 62% win rate there.
• While Zakharova has mainly played in Challengers/ITF tournaments with a respectable 69.44% win rate, Baptiste competes at a higher level in the Masters series, winning 66.67%.
• In their only past encounter, Baptiste defeated Zakharova in a clay court match.
• Head-to-head performance shows Baptiste's victory in the only match they have played, lasting an average of 1:50:0.
• In extreme pressure moments, Baptiste leads, having won their sole tie-break against Zakharova.
• Zakharova faces lower-ranked opponents (average rank 222.77), compared to Baptiste, who challenges higher-ranked players (average rank 145.78).
• Each player has a consistent record in deciding sets, with both winning 52% over the last 12 months.
• Zakharova converts 42.97% of breakpoints, offering an advantage over Baptiste's 34.71% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (August 19, 2025, UTC):

In assessing their recent performances, Hailey Baptiste shows a slight advantage over Diana Zakharova in second serve points and crucial pressure scenarios. Baptiste's ability to win against more highly ranked opponents further solidifies her competitiveness on the current tour level.

However, Zakharova displays a stronger return game overall, particularly on the first serve, and her ability to convert breakpoints could be pivotal if the match becomes closely contested.

Their prior meeting on a clay surface resulted in a victory for Baptiste, an important point given their respective performances on different court types.

Considering these factors, the edge goes to Hailey Baptiste as the likely winner in their upcoming encounter, especially if her superior performance under pressure and higher competition experience on the tour are decisive factors.