Arianna Zucchini vs Beatrice Ricci Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Ricci and Zucchini compare in recent second serve performance? Zucchini slightly leads with 40.13% of points won, whereas Ricci has won 39.54%.
• When it comes to return game statistics, Zucchini also holds an edge by winning 51.93% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Ricci's 49.78%. However, Ricci is stronger on first serve returns, capturing 39.33% versus Zucchini's 33.51%.
• Both players demonstrate similar stats under pressure, with Ricci saving 43.78% of breakpoints and Zucchini saving 43.39%.
• In terms of overall match performance over the past year, Ricci has a marginally better win percentage at 43.4% compared to Zucchini’s 42.86%.
• Which surfaces do Ricci and Zucchini perform best on? Ricci excels on clay with a career win rate of 51%, while Zucchini's best results come on hard courts with a 63% win rate.
• At the Challenger/ITF tournaments > $10K level, Ricci has a higher win rate at 42%, while Zucchini has won 35.48% of their matches.
• In their direct head-to-head confrontations, Zucchini has won both matches played against Ricci, winning 4 out of 6 sets.
• When facing similar opposition, Ricci's average opponent ranking is slightly higher, at 397.45 compared to Zucchini's 396.41.
• How do the players fare in deciding sets against all opponents? Ricci has a 45% win rate in deciding sets, narrowly ahead of Zucchini’s 44%.
• Zucchini shows better breakpoint conversion in recent matches, converting 44.64% of opportunities, while Ricci converts at a rate of 40.52%.

Editorial Prediction (May 26, 2025, UTC):

In analyzing the head-to-head statistics and recent form, Zucchini appears to have slight advantages in several key areas. They have outperformed Ricci in second serve points and overall return games. This, coupled with superior previous head-to-head results, positions Zucchini as a formidable opponent.

Ricci does hold a minor edge when returning the first serve and saving breakpoints, factors that could give them an advantage in certain match situations. However, Zucchini's better record in converting breakpoints may neutralize Ricci's strengths, should opportunities arise.

Based on the current dataset and past performances, Zucchini's marginally better stats under pressure and in decisive moments suggest they are favored to win this upcoming match. We predict Arianna Zucchini as the likely winner in this contest.