Carol Young Suh Lee vs Xinxin Yao Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: In the last six months, Lee has a slight edge over Yao, winning 42.76% of second serve points compared to Yao's 40.11%. Could this minor advantage play a role in the match outcome?
• Return Game Strength: Yao shows superiority on return, winning 52.04% of opponent's second serve points versus Lee's 47.62%. Similarly, Yao also leads in first serve return points with 35.71%, compared to Lee's 30.75%.
• Breakpoint Resilience: Lee excels slightly in pressure situations, saving 48.5% of breakpoints, whereas Yao saves 45.75%.
• Overall Performance: Over the past year, Lee has a higher win rate of 79.22% in matches compared to Yao's 52.54%.
• Surface Preference: Both players perform best on hard courts, with Lee having a 78% win rate and Yao at 65%.
• Level of Competition: Lee mostly competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a win rate of 76.92%, while Yao participates in higher-level Challengers/ITF tournaments with a 55.77% win rate.
• Opponent Quality: Yao has faced slightly tougher competition, playing against opponents with an average rank of 387.27, marginally stronger than Lee's opponents with an average rank of 390.84.
• Deciding Set Performance: Lee shows better performance in deciding sets, winning 65% compared to Yao’s 56% over the last year.
• Breakpoint Conversion: Yao has a notable advantage in converting breakpoints, achieving a 48.08% success rate versus Lee's 37.76%.

Editorial Prediction (June 19, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, Lee appears to have a slight edge due to their higher recent match win rate and better performance in deciding sets. However, Yao's superior return game and breakpoint conversion ability could lead to unexpected shifts during crucial moments.

Lee’s historical strength on hard courts and greater experience in pressure situations provide additional support for their potential victory. Nonetheless, Yao's ability to face slightly tougher opponents and convert breakpoints effectively ensures they will pose a significant challenge.

Taking all statistics into account, despite Yao's strengths, Lee is most likely to secure a win in this closely matched encounter.