Ayano Shimizu vs Wushuang Zheng Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

The upcoming match between Shimizu and Zheng promises to be an intriguing contest, given the statistical comparison of both players. When assessing second serve performance in the past six months, Shimizu has secured 37.95% of points, whereas Zheng edges slightly ahead with 39.81%. Second serve performance is a significant metric closely linked to match prediction accuracy. The return game statistics further reveal that Shimizu has taken 51.12% of their opponent's second serve points recently, compared to Zheng's 49.71%, highlighting each player's ability to capitalize on return opportunities.

The performance on the first serve returns is almost neck-to-neck, with Shimizu winning 33.37% and Zheng 33.6%. This statistic plays a pivotal role in identifying who could potentially emerge as the favorite. Examining the pressure situations indicates that Zheng has the upper hand, saving 43.21% of breakpoints, while Shimizu has saved 39.58%, providing useful insights for betting enthusiasts.

Examining their overall performance in the last year, Shimizu boasts a match win percentage of 62.5% (W/L 40/24), while Zheng slightly outperforms with 63.49% (W/L 40/23). Both players have found their best success on Clay, with Shimizu winning 63% and Zheng 60%. However, indoor hard courts pose more challenges, with Shimizu winning 53% and Zheng 59% on hard surfaces.

In terms of player level, Shimizu has predominantly participated in $10K+ Challengers/ITF tournaments, securing victory in 60.38% of these encounters, compared to Zheng's 64.52% success rate in the same category. In direct head-to-head clashes, Zheng leads, having triumphed in their only previous meeting at the W 75 Nonthaburi, where Zheng won 6-4, 6-2 in a match lasting an average of 1:14:47.

Looking at their performance under extreme pressure situations, neither player has faced each other in a tiebreak, and with no deciding set victories between them. In the broader context, Shimizu has claimed victory in 53% of deciding sets over the past year, slightly ahead of Zheng's 48%. Shimizu also excels in breakpoint conversion, having converted 47.73% of their opportunities, contrasting Zheng's 40.1%.

In analyzing the external competition each has faced, Shimizu's opponents averaged a rank of 380.66, while Zheng's counterparts averaged 345.6. This subtly hints at the varying levels of opposition both players have combated. Given the statistical advantages in areas such as saving breakpoints, historical matchups, and the comparative quality of opposition, Zheng appears to have a slight edge over Shimizu in this contest. Considering these factors, Zheng is favored to claim victory in this upcoming match.