Su Jeong Jang vs Jia-Jing Lu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When examining recent second serve performance, Lu has secured 38.35% of points, whereas Jang has managed to win 40.98%. This stat is closely related to predicting match outcomes. The return game statistics further distinguish the two; Lu has claimed 48.56% of their opponents' second serve points, compared to Jang's 51.07%. For first serve returns, Lu and Jang are nearly identical at 32.15% and 32.76%, respectively, hinting at their potential to prevail in head-to-head encounters.

Analyzing how the players perform under pressure, Lu has successfully saved 50.53% of breakpoints, while Jang has maintained a rate of 44.35%. This data is crucial for in-game predictions. Over the last year, Lu and Jang have performed similarly in matches, with Lu winning 56.72% (W/L 38/29) of her matches and Jang winning 56.86% (W/L 29/22). Such statistics contribute to a comprehensive head-to-head prediction analysis.

Regarding surface preferences, Lu showcases her best win percentage on Hard courts with 59% (W/L 385/267), whereas Jang excels on Clay with 68% (W/L 77/37). Both players exhibit lower performance on Grass, with Lu winning 22% (W/L 2/7) and Jang winning 56% (W/L 18/14). In terms of competition level, Lu has participated mostly in the Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, securing victories in 58.62% (W/L 34/24) of her matches. Jang has a slight edge, winning 56.41% (W/L 22/17) in similar events.

Their head-to-head meetings are evenly split, with one victory each. From four sets contested, both players have won two apiece, reflecting their closely matched rivalry. In their last encounter at the W 25 Nonthaburi, Jang emerged victorious with a scoreline of 7-6(9) 7-6(3) in the quarterfinals on hard court. The average duration of their matches stands at 1:57:0. Notably, they have yet to engage in a deciding set, a crucial fact for predicting outcomes if the match extends.

In settings of extreme pressure, such as tiebreaks, Jang has won both instances, giving her a psychological edge. Considering the recent quality of their opponents, Lu has faced players with an average rank of 387.03, while Jang has faced considerably higher-ranked competition at 252.14. Deciding set performances further differentiate them; Lu has won 42% in the past 12 months, whereas Jang has secured 53% of deciding sets.

When current event form is integrated into predictions, it provides further context for expected performance. Breakpoint conversion presents another area of comparative analysis: Lu has converted 35.43% of opportunities, in contrast to Jang's 38.89%. This comparatively minor disparity might be a decisive factor during break opportunities in the match.

Taking all statistics into account, Jang's superiority in critical match situations and stronger return game performance might give her a slight advantage in this upcoming clash, positioning her to likely emerge victorious.