Ekaterina Reyngold vs Carol Zhao Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Zhao's performance on second serves is stronger, winning 40.33% of points in recent months compared to Reyngold's 35.58%. Could Zhao's ability to win second serve points give them an edge? It seems likely.
• In return games, Reyngold has a slight advantage when tackling opponents' second serves with 52.77% versus Zhao's 51.06%, while Zhao leads in first serve returns with 35.35% to Reyngold's 32.74%.
• Facing pressure, Zhao has excelled by saving 51.67% of breakpoints, ahead of Reyngold's 43.75%. Can Zhao's composure under pressure be a decisive factor? It could tilt the odds in Zhao's favor during critical moments.
• Overall match performance over the past year shows Reyngold with a higher win rate at 66.67% versus Zhao's 46.55%, indicating stronger consistency from Reyngold.
• Surface preference contributes to the analysis, with Zhao favoring clay courts (55% win rate) and Reyngold excelling on indoor hard courts (65% win rate). Both players have comparatively lower win rates on their less ideal surfaces.
• On the players' preferred circuit, Reyngold has been more successful, winning 63.46% of matches played in the Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K category versus Zhao's 52.5%.
• Analyzing opponent quality, Zhao faces higher-ranked competition (average rank of 297.14) compared to Reyngold (average rank of 438.38), which might give Zhao an unforeseen advantage by playing against stronger opponents.
• Deciding set performance shows Reyngold as the stronger player with a 64% success rate, while Zhao's is a mere 40%. If the match extends to a deciding set, Reyngold seems favored.
• Break point conversion rates are similar, with Zhao converting 44.33% of opportunities and Reyngold close behind at 43.7%.

Editorial Prediction (September 2, 2025, UTC):

This upcoming match offers an intriguing comparison between Zhao and Reyngold. Zhao has shown greater proficiency in handling pressure situations, especially in breakpoints saved. However, Reyngold's consistent match-winning form and superior performance in deciding sets cannot be overlooked.

While Zhao's edge in handling tough competition and pressure underlines their competitive spirit, Reyngold's past year's performance and ability to finish strong in deciding sets provide a compelling case for their victory.

Ultimately, considering the consistent success and better performance metrics overall, Reyngold seems more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter.