Raphael Collignon vs Patrick Zahraj Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve success is crucial in tennis matches. Recently, Collignon has had a slightly higher success rate on their second serve at 45.29%, compared to Zahraj's 42.37%. Could this give Collignon a slight edge?
• When returning, Zahraj has narrowly outperformed Collignon on an opponent's second serve, winning 48.67% of points to Collignon's 48.6%. This suggests Zahraj might have a slight advantage in return games.
• In saving breakpoints, Zahraj excels, fending off 56.07% compared to Collignon's 54.91%. Could this resilience under pressure favor Zahraj in tight situations?
• Looking at overall performance, Collignon has a higher match win rate over the last year (74.12%) compared to Zahraj (57.83%), hinting at Collignon having the upper hand overall consistently.
• Surface preference shows Collignon is best on Clay, while Zahraj favors Indoor Hard. Which surface advantage might play a role in their upcoming match?
• Both have played predominantly in Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K in the last year, yet Collignon exhibits a superior win percentage at this level with 77.19% versus Zahraj's 58%.
• In their only head-to-head match on Indoor Hard, Collignon triumphed decisively, winning in straight sets (6-2, 6-4). This direct matchup result supports Collignon as the stronger player in previous encounters.
• Considering the average opponent's ranking, Collignon has faced more challenging competitors (average rank 280.82) than Zahraj (average rank 405.84), suggesting a higher caliber of competition for Collignon.
• In live match scenarios where deciding sets occur, Collignon holds a slightly better record of winning, securing 65% of deciding sets compared to Zahraj's 62%.
• Break point conversion indicates Zahraj has been more efficient recently at capitalizing on these chances, with a conversion rate of 33.99% versus Collignon's 28.13%.

Editorial Prediction (May 17, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match presents an intriguing contest between Raphael Collignon and Zahraj. In terms of second serve effectiveness, Collignon's slight advantage might provide him critical points, giving him a slight upper hand from a service standpoint.

Zahraj, however, demonstrates better efficiency in converting break points and remaining composed under pressure by saving a larger percentage of break chances. This quality can prove crucial in tightly contested games.

Collignon's more consistent match performance over the past year suggests better overall form which is complemented by his previous head-to-head win over Zahraj. This past success might bolster Collignon's mental edge entering the match.

Zakaj's ability to return effectively, especially on second serves, and his break conversion rate suggests potential to surprise, particularly in crucial moments. Yet, given the surfaces’ nuances, Collignon's adaptability across various conditions may serve him well.

Considering all the available data, Collignon seems more equipped to capitalize on key moments, suggesting he'll likely extend his head-to-head lead against Zahraj in their forthcoming encounter. Thus, Raphael Collignon appears the favorite to win this matchup.