Prediction of Ankita Raina vs Fangzhou Liu at W35 Kunshan 10-09-25

• How do the players compare in terms of second serve performance? Fangzhou Liu leads with 40.12% points won on their second serve, slightly higher than Ankita Raina's 38.29% over the last six months.
• In return game stats, Ankita Raina has an edge, winning 53.59% of her opponent’s second serve points compared to Fangzhou Liu’s 47.63%. Interestingly, Ankita also leads in first serve returns with 36.39% versus Liu's 25.77%.
• Under pressure, Liu shines by saving 54.81% of breakpoints, outperforming Raina, who has saved 49.02% in recent times.
• Reviewing overall performance over the past year, Liu has a higher win rate of 67.50% (27/13) compared to Raina's 40.00% (18/27).
• What about their strengths on different surfaces? Both have the highest career win percentages of 56% on different hard surfaces; Raina on outdoor hard, and Liu on I.hard.
• Considering their play level, Liu has excelled in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 67.86% of matches, outpacing Raina's 37.50% win rate on the same circuit.
• Looking at head-to-head history, Raina holds a slight advantage, winning 2 out of their 3 past encounters, although each won an equal number of sets, with the previous match in 2018 being a competitive 3-set battle.
• Analyzing opponent quality, Raina has faced slightly tougher ranked players on average (419.64) than Liu (460.25) in the past year.
• In deciding sets, Liu is more reliable, winning 75% of them, whereas Raina has won just 33% over the past year, which might tip the balance in crucial moments.

Editorial Prediction (October 9, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Ankita Raina and Fangzhou Liu promises an intriguing contest given their recent form and past face-offs. Liu's consistent advantage in pressure scenarios, as illustrated by her superior breakpoint saving rate, positions her as a formidable opponent.

Despite Raina’s lesser win percentage generally and comparatively average performance against lower-ranked players, her superior return stats indicate that she may effectively counter Liu’s serves. However, Liu’s robust second serve figures over recent months suggest she may withstand such challenges better than before.

Their past encounters have seen Raina edge out victories, reflecting resilience, particularly in tight matches. However, considering the broader performance metrics, including Liu’s strength in deciding sets and overall match win rate, Liu likely holds the upper hand in this encounter.

Based on these assessments, Fangzhou Liu appears the more probable victor in their imminent showdown.