Richard Zusman vs Mats Rosenkranz Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In second serve performance over the last six months, Rosenkranz leads slightly by winning 46.4% of points, compared to Zusman's 44.44%. Is this difference significant enough to sway match predictions? It might offer a slight edge to Rosenkranz.
• When it comes to returning games, Rosenkranz shines by winning 43.6% of opponent's second-serve points to Zusman's 39.77%. However, Zusman outperforms Rosenkranz in first serve returns with a much higher percentage of 32.97% against Rosenkranz's 21.57%.
• Under pressure, Rosenkranz appears more resilient, saving 55.91% of breakpoints compared to Zusman's 40.35%. Could this suggest Rosenkranz is more robust when facing critical game points?
• Looking at match performance over the past year, Rosenkranz has a higher win rate at 61.33%, surpassing Zusman's 53.49%.
• Surface preference shows Zusman performs better on Hard courts (47%) while Rosenkranz excels on Grass with a win rate of 60%. Interestingly, both struggle more on Clay and Hard courts, respectively.
• Within the last year, Rosenkranz has triumphed significantly in tournaments like Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K with a win rate of 69.05% compared to Zusman's 53.49%.
• However, Zusman has been facing tougher opponents, with an average opponent rank of 123.67, while Rosenkranz has played against lower-ranked players averaging 390.75.
• In deciding sets over the past year, Zusman has a slight edge winning 56% compared to Rosenkranz's 54%. Could this ability to clinch tight matches favor Zusman?
• When it comes to breakpoint conversion, Zusman is significantly more effective, achieving a rate of 48.28% versus Rosenkranz's 27.61%. This could be pivotal in determining the match outcome during break opportunities.

Editorial Prediction (July 9, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match features two players with both similar and contrasting strengths. Rosenkranz has a slight advantage in second serve and general performance, showing consistent results by winning more matches over the last year. His ability to remain calm under pressure and save breakpoints suggests he could navigate critical moments effectively.

On the other hand, Zusman's higher success rate in breaking serve and returning first serves could dismantle Rosenkranz's stronger areas. His experience against stronger opponents this past year might serve him well, alongside his edge in deciding sets.

Weighing all factors, including the players' proclivity for specific surface victories and break point efficiencies, it appears Rosenkranz is slightly favored to win this match. However, Zusman's unique strengths, particularly in returning games and breaking serves, could make this a tightly contested match. Nonetheless, Rosenkranz's overall resilience and track record potentially give him the upper hand in securing the victory.