Valentin Royer vs Alexander Zverev Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison
Wojtek Kolan
Published on 04 Oct at 07:26 AM UTC
HEAD TO HEAD
V. Royer vs A. Zverev

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Head-to-head: Royer 0 - 1 Zverev
They have played 2 sets in total, with Valentin Royer winning 0 and Alexander Zverev winning 2. The last match between Alexander Zverev and Valentin Royer was at the Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai, 04-10-2025, Round: R2, Surface: Hard, with Alexander Zverev getting the victory 6-4 6-4.
| Players | Head To Head Match Wins |
|---|---|
| Royer | 0 |
| Zverev | 1 |
Last 1 H2H Matches:
(R2) Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai(10-04-25)
V. Royer vs A. Zverev H2H Profile
V. Royer vs A. Zverev Match Preview:
- In recent months, Valentin Royer has excelled in winning points on his second serve (48.92%), surpassing Alexander Zverev's 46.68%. Could Royer's stronger second serve give him an upper hand in this matchup?
- Royer also holds an advantage in returning both first and second serves, with percentages of 25.76% and 46.77% compared to Zverev's 23.29% and 43.60%, respectively. Will this boost Royer's defensive play?
- Under pressure, Royer has a slight edge, saving 56.36% of breakpoints, while Zverev saves 53.89%. Could this stat prove crucial in high-pressure situations?
- Zverev has a higher match win rate (71.95%) over the past year compared to Royer's 68.18%, potentially showcasing his consistency at higher levels of competition.
- Both players are equally strong on clay, each with a 70% win rate. How might this shared strength impact the match dynamic?
- Demonstrating a higher competitive level, Zverev has largely played on the Main tour (73.33% win rate), while Royer's success has been on lower-tier competitions (70.37% win rate).
- The average rank of Zverev's opponents is significantly higher (50.66) than Royer's (244.52), indicating that Zverev has faced more challenging competition.
- In deciding sets, Royer excels with a 65% win rate, outperforming Zverev's 48%, suggesting a stronger finish in matches going the distance.
Editorial Prediction (October 4, 2025, UTC):
When examining recent performance metrics, Valentin Royer marginally outperforms Alexander Zverev in second serve points won and serve returns, potentially giving him an edge in holding and breaking serve.
However, Zverev's experience on the Main tour, his higher win rate against more top-level opponents, and his overall consistent performance across surfaces highlight his competitive edge.
Though Royer's prowess in deciding sets showcases his resilience, the accumulated experience and caliber of competition faced by Zverev notably positions him as the likely victor in this upcoming tennis match.
Valentin Royer vs Alexander Zverev Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88.
V. Royer vs A. Zverev H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions
| Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | H2H Matches Won | 1 |
| 0 | Sets Won | 2 |
| 8 | Games Won | 12 |
| 3 | Aces (Total) | 12 |
| 0 | Total Double Faults | 2 |
| 1:38:52 | Average Match Time | 1:38:52 |
| 69% (43/62) | 1st Serve % | 72% (44/61) |
| 63% (27/43) | 1st Serve Win % | 77% (34/44) |
| 68% (13/19) | 2nd Serve Win % | 59% (10/17) |
| 0% (0/5) | Break Pts Won % | 50% (2/4) |
| 28% (17/61) | Return Points Win % | 35% (22/62) |
| 0% (0/1) | Best‑of‑3 Win % | 100% (1/1) |
| 0% (0/0) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 100% (1/1) |
| 0% (0/0) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 0% (0/1) |
| 0% (0/1) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 0% (0/0) |
Recent Performance Stats
V. Royer Recent Matches Played
| OPPONENT | RESULT | SCORE | H2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 | L | 6-3 6-7(2) 6-3 | ||
R1 | L | 4-6 6-1 6-4 | ||
Q3 | L | 6-2 5-7 6-4 | ||
Q1 | W | 7-5 6-3 | ||
R2 | L | 7-6(3) 6-2 | ||
A. Zverev Recent Matches Played
| OPPONENT | RESULT | SCORE | H2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Robin | L | 6-4 7-6(4) | ||
Robin | L | 6-4 6-3 | ||
Robin | W | 6-3 7-6(6) | ||
SF | L | 6-0 6-1 | ||
QF | W | 2-6 6-3 7-6(5) | ||

V. Royer vs A. Zverev Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents
| Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| 64.66% (269/147) | YTD Win/Loss | 67.83% (601/285) |
| 61.46% (598/375) | Sets Win/Loss | 63.86% (1470/832) |
| 54.26% (5090/4290) | Games Win/Loss | 53.82% (12172/10443) |
| 66.99% (69/34) | Hard Win/Loss | 67.05% (236/116) |
| 68.88% (135/61) | Clay Win/Loss | 70.20% (212/90) |
| 55.45% (61/49) | Indoor Hard W/L | 65.85% (108/56) |
| 57.14% (4/3) | Grass Win/Loss | 66.18% (45/23) |
| 0.38 | Aces Per Game | 0.6 |
| 1719 | Aces Total | 6695 |
| 0.2 | Double Faults Per Game | 0.26 |
| 894 | Total Double Faults | 2935 |
| 1:42:42 | Average Match Time | 1:48:23 |
| 389.61 | Average Opponent Rank | 323.39 |
| 62% (17724/28483) | 1st Serve % | 66% (43109/65040) |
| 71% (12667/17724) | 1st Serve Win % | 74% (32008/43109) |
| 52% (5643/10759) | 2nd Serve Win % | 51% (11121/21923) |
| 43% (1185/2759) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 41% (2598/6392) |
| 39% (11248/28544) | Return Points Win % | 38% (26098/68025) |
| 56.25% (9/7) | Slam W/L | 73.75% (118/42) |
| 58.82% (10/7) | Masters W/L | 69.87% (167/72) |
| 0% (0/0) | Cups W/L | 54.17% (26/22) |
| 55.00% (11/9) | Main Tour W/L | 68.42% (208/96) |
| 0% (0/0) | Tour Finals W/L | 60.00% (18/12) |
| 61.88% (99/61) | Challenger W/L | 59.65% (34/23) |
| 68.97% (140/63) | Futures W/L | 55.26% (21/17) |
| 65% (262/402) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 67% (480/719) |
| 43% (3/7) | Best of 5 Sets Win % | 73% (116/160) |
| 53% (87/163) | Tiebreaks Win % (Total) | 59% (236/398) |
| 59% (82/140) | Deciding Set Win % | 58% (170/294) |
| 87% (257/224) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 86% (580/500) |
| 13% (257/33) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 14% (580/80) |
| 29% (157/45) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 33% (306/101) |