Ying Zhang vs Kristina Penickova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ying Zhang shows an edge in second serve performance by winning 42.25% of points, slightly more than Kristina Penickova's 39.81% in recent months. This stat strongly impacts match predictions.
• When returning, Ying Zhang captures 50.77% of her opponents' second serve points, just ahead of Kristina Penickova's 49.30%. However, Kristina leads in first serve returns, winning 33.58% of points compared to Ying's 30.26%.
• Under pressure, Kristina Penickova excels, saving 50.27% of breakpoints, whereas Ying Zhang saves 46.15%.
• Throughout the last year, Ying Zhang boasts a higher match win rate at 59.38% (W/L 38/26) compared to Kristina Penickova’s 54.55% (W/L 12/10).
• Both players find their best success on Indoor hard courts, each having a 63% win rate. Ying's weakest surface is clay, while Kristina struggles most on hard courts.
• Ying Zhang competes mostly at the higher level Challenger/ITF tournaments, achieving a 52.63% win rate. In contrast, Kristina Penickova performs at Futures/Satellites/ITF level, achieving a 63.64% win rate.
• The quality of opponents leans slightly towards Kristina, whose opponents have an average rank of 446.27 compared to Ying’s 470.03.
• If the match moves to a deciding set, Ying Zhang seems more likely to prevail, having won 65% in the past year, compared to Kristina’s 33% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (October 17, 2025, UTC):

Ying Zhang displays a slight advantage in second serve and return game performance, two key areas often leading to match outcomes. Her higher match win rate over the past year further supports her as a strong contender.

While Kristina Penickova demonstrates prowess under pressure and has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents, Ying's performance in deciding sets may prove crucial if the match is closely contested.

Considering these factors, Ying Zhang is favored to win the upcoming match, although Kristina Penickova's strengths could influence the encounter's dynamics.