Stefan Dostanic vs Michael Zheng Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve stats show Dostanic slightly edges out Zheng with a 44.93% win rate compared to Zheng's 43.48%. Could this make a difference in a tight match?
• In terms of returning the opponent's serve, Dostanic is stronger, winning 45.43% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Zheng’s 36.26%.
• Dostanic also leads in first serve returns, with 27.67% compared to Zheng's 25.29%.
• Under pressure, Dostanic has saved more breakpoints (55.24%) than Zheng (52.05%), which might be crucial in critical moments.
• Overall match performance in the last year favors Dostanic, boasting a 70.83% win rate versus Zheng’s 65.22%.
• Zheng performs best on hard courts with a 62% win rate, while Dostanic excels on clay with an 83% win rate. Both struggle on indoor hard, but Dostanic has a slight edge.
• Despite playing at similar tournament levels, Dostanic has a better win rate (84.38%) compared to Zheng (75%) in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K matches.
• Head-to-head history favors Zheng with one win, but do past victories secure future success?
• They have played one deciding set, with Zheng coming out on top, but he falls short in tie-breaks, which could be pivotal.
• Dostanic has been up against stronger competition, facing opponents with an average rank of 355.25, compared to Zheng's 453.78.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Dostanic leads significantly, having won 53% of such sets over the past year, whereas Zheng has managed only 20%.
• On break point conversions, Zheng comes out ahead, converting 44.44% compared to Dostanic’s 35.59%, suggesting an advantage in pressure moments during the match.

Editorial Prediction (June 3, 2025, UTC):

In evaluating the upcoming match between Zheng and Dostanic, several statistical trends emerge that indicate potential advantages for both players. Dostanic has shown better performance in returning second serves and saving breakpoints, which are critical areas in tight matches.

Zheng, on the other hand, has a slight edge in converting break points, an ability to perform in deciding sets against Dostanic, and a favorable head-to-head record. Performance on hard courts tilts in Zheng's favor while Dostanic's broader success against higher-ranked opponents provides him an edge.

Taking into account the more comprehensive performance metrics and recent form, Dostanic appears to have a slightly higher probability of clinching victory in the upcoming encounter. His overall consistency in key areas, especially under pressure, gives him a likely advantage.