Shuai Zhang vs Danielle Daley Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who performs better on their second serve recently? Zhang edges ahead with 37.88% points won, slightly outperforming Daley's 36.08%.
• When it comes to return games, Daley holds a clear advantage by winning 51.23% of opponent's second serve points, compared to Zhang's 44.85%.
• For first serve returns, Daley again leads, capturing 33.5% versus Zhang's 29.25%.
• Both players show similar resilience under pressure, with Daley narrowly surpassing Zhang by saving 47.86% of breakpoints to Zhang's 47.42%.
• Looking at recent match performance, Zhang has a slightly better win ratio over the past year, winning 53.85% of matches played against Daley's 45.16%.
• Both players have their best career performance on Hard courts, with Zhang winning 60% and Daley at 50%.
• In terms of competition level, Zhang has been competing chiefly on the Main tour, facing tougher opponents with an average rank of 139.18, compared to Daley, who has been mainly active in Futures/ITF, playing against opponents with an average rank of 308.9.
• Zhang tends to perform better in deciding sets with a 60% success rate as opposed to Daley's 50% in the past 12 months.
• Which player is more efficient at converting breakpoints? Daley takes a notable lead here, converting 49.3% of opportunities compared to Zhang's 37.11%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

As we consider various performance metrics between Zhang and Daley, certain trends are significant in assessing their strengths and potential match outcome. Zhang exhibits a slight advantage in second serve performance, suggesting a minor edge in holding service games.

However, Daley's superior return game statistics indicate a strong capability to challenge Zhang's serve, especially in converting breakpoints where Daley holds a clear advantage. The resilience in saving breakpoints is virtually identical, showing that both players can handle pressure well.

Despite Zhang’s slightly better overall match win rate over the past year, Daley’s adept return games and efficiency in converting critical points may prove advantageous. Considering both players' preferred surface, they stand evenly matched on this aspect.

In sum, taking into account Daley's stronger return game and ability to convert breakpoints, Daley seems to have the upper hand in this matchup, making them the more likely candidate to secure the win in this upcoming tennis match.