Luca Castelnuovo vs Zhan Zheng Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Castelnuovo and Zheng compare in recent second serve performance? Castelnuovo excels, winning 46.07% of points versus Zheng's 40.19%, a crucial stat for predicting match outcomes.
• How about their return game stats? Recent form shows Castelnuovo winning 44.87% of opponent's second serve points, while Zheng wins 42.19%; for first serves, Castelnuovo is at 25.48% compared to Zheng's 22.78%.
• Under pressure, who fares better? Zheng has a slight edge, saving 51.06% of breakpoints over Castelnuovo's 50.22%.
• Overall match performance in the past year tips in favor of Castelnuovo with a 56.45% win rate, compared to Zheng's 45.9%.
• Which surfaces suit them best? Both excel on hard courts, with Castelnuovo at 52% and Zheng at the same percentage; however, Zheng struggles more on clay with a 33% success rate.
• Regarding player level, Castelnuovo shows stronger performance in Futures/ITF tournaments, winning 58.93% of matches to Zheng's 48.28%.
• Head-to-head comparisons lean heavily towards Castelnuovo, with a result of 2 wins in as many matches against Zheng, winning all 4 sets.
• What's their track in deciding sets? Though not facing each other in such scenarios, Zheng has a better recent track record, winning 45% to Castelnuovo's 35%.
• When it comes to breakpoint conversion, Castelnuovo is slightly more efficient, converting 32.65% versus Zheng's 29.41%.
• Average opponent rank appears to impact, with Zheng facing players ranked around 154.87, indicating higher competitiveness, while Castelnuovo's opponents average 389.05.

Editorial Prediction (June 17, 2025, UTC):

The comparative analysis of performance patterns reveals Castelnuovo holds an edge in several key statistics, including second serve and return performance, as well as overall match wins in recent history. While Zheng appears more practiced under pressure, as evidenced by her slightly better breakpoint saving record, Castelnuovo's history of winning head-to-head matchups remains a significant factor.

Additionally, Castelnuovo's experience in converting breakpoints and better edge in second serve points intimates a formidable challenge for Zheng. The current trends indicate Castelnuovo is better positioned, matching or exceeding Zheng in various aspects, from return stats to overall match-winning percentage.

Considering all these factors, Castelnuovo is positioned as the favorite to emerge victorious in this upcoming match against Zheng.