Eric Vanshelboim vs Zdenek Kolar Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do both players fare with their second serve? Vanshelboim has a recent second serve point win rate of 42.39%, slightly trailing Kolar's 43.07%.
• Regarding return games, Vanshelboim outperforms Kolar, winning 48.24% of opponents' second serve points compared to Kolar's 45.46%.
• The players demonstrate similar abilities when returning first serves: Vanshelboim at 31.12% and Kolar at 30.27%.
• Under pressure, Kolar edges out with a 53.58% breakpoint save rate versus Vanshelboim's 50%.
• Overall match performance in the last year shows Vanshelboim winning 59.15% of matches, while Kolar has a higher win rate of 66.25%.
• On clay, a favored surface for both, Vanshelboim holds a 65% win rate, compared to Kolar's 59%; a key factor in their last meeting.
• In terms of recent competition, Vanshelboim's opponents rank slightly lower (446.37) than Kolar's (415.26), providing a level of context to their match results.
• In high-stakes scenarios, Vanshelboim excels, converting over 70% of deciding sets, surpassing Kolar's 63% win rate in similar situations.
• Vanshelboim has a strong 41.07% breakpoint conversion rate, significantly higher than Kolar's 27.73%, making him more effective in seizing opportunities.
• Direct head-to-head encounters favor Vanshelboim, winning their sole meeting in straight sets during the Banja Luka Challenger on clay, a surface he thrives on.

Editorial Prediction (August 3, 2025, UTC):

Reflecting on their recent performances and the head-to-head matchup, Vanshelboim displays a slight edge in crucial areas. In second serve points won and breakpoint conversions, he lags slightly but compensates with superior return stats, especially on the vital second serves.

Despite Kolar's higher overall win rate over the past year, the conditions in which Vanshelboim excels—particularly on clay—seem to give him an advantage. His ability to convert breakpoints and win deciding sets makes him a formidable player under pressure.

Based on these factors and previous match outcomes, Vanshelboim has a strong chance of claiming victory in the upcoming encounter, continuing his favorable head-to-head record against Kolar.