Jelena Ostapenko vs Xiyu Wang Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: In recent matches, Wang has a slight edge with 41.1% of second serve points won, compared to Ostapenko's 38.95%.
• Return Game Edge: Ostapenko is stronger on second serve returns, winning 53.13% of points, while Wang achieves 49.89%. However, Wang surpasses on first serve return with 38.49%, compared to Ostapenko's 32.96%.
• Under Pressure: Wang shows a minor advantage by saving 48.73% of breakpoints against her, while Ostapenko saves 45.23%.
• Overall Performance: In the past year, Wang slightly outperforms with a win rate of 54.55%, whereas Ostapenko maintains a 48.57% win record.
• Surface Impact: Ostapenko excels on grass with a career win rate of 68%, while Wang's best results are on clay with 61% wins. Who's better on hard courts? Ostapenko leads with a 54% win rate compared to Wang's less favorable record on indoor hard courts at 40%.
• Competition Level: Ostapenko has faced tougher competition, with an average opponent ranking of 51, versus Wang's 144.41.
• Head-to-Head: Ostapenko dominates with two wins in their direct encounters and has been victorious in both deciding set situations.
• Match Conditions: Previous matches between the two average over two hours, suggesting endurance might play a part.
• Break Point Conversion: While Wang edges out in breakpoint conversions at 46.2%, Ostapenko is close behind at 44.83%.
• Tiebreak Performance: Wang has won the sole tiebreak in their meetings, which could be crucial in tight conditions.

Editorial Prediction (August 24, 2025, UTC):

Jelena Ostapenko and Xiyu Wang prepare for what promises to be a competitive match. Ostapenko has showcased her strength on grass and displays a consistent approach against higher-ranked opponents, emphasizing her adaptability on different surfaces and in high-stakes matches.

Despite Wang’s somewhat superior second serve points and slightly better breakpoint conversion, Ostapenko’s overall head-to-head dominance and proven endurance in long matches tilt the balance in her favor.

Their past encounters suggest a close match, with Ostapenko often rising to the occasion in deciding sets. While both possess unique strengths, Ostapenko's previous victories and superior return stats provide her with a slight edge.

Given these insights, Jelena Ostapenko seems more likely to triumph in this upcoming encounter due to her comprehensive skill set and competitive experience.