Fiona Ferro vs Anastasia Zakharova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• On second serve performance, Ferro wins 40.61% of points, slightly ahead of Zakharova at 40.36%. Could this small margin be significant in match prediction accuracy? Typically, yes.
• When returning, Zakharova leads with 51.63% success on second serves compared to Ferro's 49.07%. For first serve returns, both are almost equal, with Ferro at 35.41% and Zakharova at 35.26%.
• Under pressure, Ferro has been more effective, saving 52.08% of breakpoints compared to Zakharova's 47%, a key metric in close encounters.
• In overall performance over the past year, Zakharova has a stronger win ratio at 61.43% compared to Ferro's 52.17%.
• Surface preference shows Ferro excels on clay with a 61% win rate, whereas Zakharova dominates on indoor hard courts with a 69% win rate. Both struggle on grass, but Zakharova more so.
• Zakharova has been more successful in higher-level Challenger/ITF events, winning 72.09% of her matches, compared to Ferro's 58.33% in similar tournaments.
• Ferro has faced more challenging opponents over the past year, with an average opponent rank of 177.39 compared to Zakharova's 224.13.
• In deciding sets, Ferro shows resilience, winning 71% compared to Zakharova's 41% success rate.
• Zakharova edges out in break point conversion with 39.02% against Ferro's 37.37%, indicating a slight advantage in capitalizing on crucial moments.

Editorial Prediction (May 13, 2025, UTC):

The match between Ferro and Zakharova is expected to be a tight contest. While Ferro holds a slight advantage in pressure situations, evidenced by her higher breakpoint save percentage, Zakharova's overall match win rate in the past year suggests she is in form.

Ferro's ability to handle higher-ranked opponents and excel in deciding sets could play a decisive role, should the match go the distance. However, Zakharova's impressive break point conversion and better performance in second serve returns provide her with the upper hand during high-stake moments.

Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both players, and factoring in current form, the matchup leans slightly in favor of Zakharova to come out on top in this encounter.