Elena Rybakina vs Qinwen Zheng Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Rybakina currently showcases a slightly superior second serve performance, winning 43.64% of points compared to Zheng's 41.38%.
• In return games, Zheng has the edge on second serve points, capturing 51.26% over Rybakina's 48.48% success rate.
• Analyzing first serve returns, Zheng again leads with 28.81%, overshadowing Rybakina's 26.72% win rate.
• Under pressure, Rybakina has saved more break points (54.35%) than Zheng (44.26%).
• Over the past year, Zheng has a higher match win percentage at 73.91% compared to Rybakina's 69.23%.
• Rybakina excels on grass with a 74% career win rate, whereas Zheng performs best on clay, securing a 76% win rate.
• In Masters series matches over the last year, Zheng has a higher victory rate of 66.67%, while Rybakina stands at 52.63%.
• In direct matchups, Rybakina leads 2-1, but Zheng won their most recent encounter.
• In series-decisive sets, Zheng has claimed victory in the sole deciding set they've played against each other.
• Over the past year, Rybakina has faced slightly less challenging opponents, with an average rank of 75.13, compared to Zheng's average opponent rank of 55.67.
• If the match goes the distance, Zheng holds a stronger deciding set win rate at 73%, while Rybakina sits at 50% in the past 12 months.
• On break point conversion, Zheng has the advantage, converting 40.54% of opportunities, compared to Rybakina's 30.19%.

Editorial Prediction (June 16, 2025, UTC):

As we assess the likelihood of a victor in this closely matched contest, key statistical indicators favor Zheng, especially in return games and recent match performance.

Zheng proves adept in first serve returns and consistently performs well under pressure situations. Her ability to convert break points and succeed in deciding sets further demonstrates her match resilience.

While Rybakina holds previous wins over Zheng, the recent momentum, current form, and deciding set prowess suggest that Zheng is more likely to come out ahead in this competitive tennis encounter.