Arianna Zucchini vs Merna Refaat Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does Zucchini's recent second serve performance compare to Refaat's? In the past six months, Zucchini secured 40.38% of points on their second serve, slightly outperforming Refaat, who garnered 36.4%.
• In returning games, Refaat outperformed Zucchini, winning 59.39% of their opponent's second serve points recently compared to Zucchini's 50%.
• Looking at first serve return success, Refaat leads with a 38.4% win rate, surpassing Zucchini's 34.83%.
• Zucchini faces challenges under pressure, saving only 41.08% of breakpoints, while Refaat excels with a 51.3% savings rate.
• Over the last year, Refaat has a superior win rate, winning 56% of matches, compared to Zucchini’s 45.1%.
• Considering surface preferences, Zucchini thrives on Hard courts with a 63% win rate, whereas Refaat's best is on Indoor Hard with a 67% win rate.
• Analyzing competition level reveals that Zucchini has faced tougher opponents with an average rank of 365.8, in contrast with Refaat’s opponents whose average rank was 540.88.
• Should the match extend to a deciding set, Zucchini holds a slight edge with 45% victories over Refaat's 40%.
• Both players show similar breakpoint conversion rates recently, with Zucchini at 42.31% and Refaat at 41.3%.
• Refaat has seemed more effective in Challenger/ITF level events, securing 57.89% of his matches, whereas Zucchini won 39.39% at that level.
• What can past surface performances tell us? Zucchini struggles on Indoor Hard with just a 46% win rate, while Refaat has his worst on Clay at 35%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

Zucchini has a slight upper hand in recent second serve performance, which is crucial given the historical link between this stat and match outcomes. However, Refaat's ability to return serve, especially against second serves, stands out markedly.

While Zucchini excels on Hard surfaces, Refaat's recent form in Indoor Hard should not be overlooked, despite his fewer match opportunities there. When under pressure, Refaat's capacity to save breakpoints could be pivotal, potentially shifting the momentum in his favor.

Considering overall performance consistency, Refaat has shown a stronger winning pattern this year and capitalizes more in critical moments. Additionally, his successful track record in challenging matches indicates a competitive edge. Therefore, Refaat is statistically likelier to claim victory in this matchup against Zucchini.