Fiona Crawley vs Carol Zhao Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Zhao has recently outperformed Crawley in second serve points, with Zhao winning 40.4% compared to Crawley's 37.67%. Could this give Zhao an edge? Historically, there is a high correlation between second serve performance and match outcomes.
• Crawley leads in return game stats, capturing 54.2% of opponent's second serve points compared to Zhao's 51.97%. This suggests a stronger return game from Crawley.
• In handling breakpoints, Zhao has saved 48.72% while Crawley has saved 45.93%, indicating Zhao is slightly better under pressure.
• Over the past year, Crawley has a superior match win rate at 64.58%, while Zhao has won 48.21% of their matches.
• Zhao excels on clay courts with a 55% career win rate, whereas Crawley is strongest on hard courts with a 75% win rate.
• Both players predominantly compete in Challenger/ITF tournaments. Crawley holds a higher win rate of 64.44% compared to Zhao's 51.35%.
• Crawley leads in their head-to-head record, winning their previous encounter against Zhao on a hard court.
• In extreme pressure situations like tiebreaks, Zhao has won the only tiebreak they played against Crawley.
• Facing stronger opponents, Zhao has played against those averaging a rank of 312.11, compared to Crawley's 399.38, suggesting Zhao is accustomed to tougher competition.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Crawley holds a slight edge with a 50% win rate compared to Zhao's 47% over the last year.
• Zhao has a higher conversion rate for breakpoints in recent matches, at 46.56% compared to Crawley's 40.21%.

Editorial Prediction (July 17, 2025, UTC):

This upcoming match between Zhao and Crawley will showcase the various strengths and weaknesses each player brings to the court. Zhao exhibits stability under pressure, evidenced by his higher percentage of breakpoints saved and stronger performance in tiebreaks against Crawley.

However, Crawley has a commendable return game and overall higher match win rate over the past year, along with a record of triumphing over Zhao in their previous encounter. This is complemented by Crawley's proven success on hard courts, which align with the surface of this match.

Considering the surface and Crawley's head-to-head success, along with his consistent form against Zhao, the scales tip slightly in Crawley's favor. While Zhao presents certain advantages, Crawley's overall performance metrics suggest that he is more likely to emerge victorious in this face-off.