Zach Stephens vs Yoan Naydenov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Which player has shown better second serve performance in recent months? Zach Stephens, winning 37.33% of points on second serve, surpasses Yoan Naydenov's 28.89%.
• In returning second serves, who has the advantage? Yoan Naydenov has been more successful, claiming 55.00% of return points against opponents' second serves, compared to Zach Stephens' 44.69%.
• On first serve returns, Zach Stephens has a clear edge, winning 27.43% of points while Yoan Naydenov trails at 17.02%.
• Under pressure, Yoan Naydenov excels, saving 57.14% of breakpoints, whereas Zach Stephens has saved 49.21%.
• Over the past year, Zach Stephens has a superior match win rate of 57.45%, contrasting with Yoan Naydenov's 27.27%.
• Both players perform best on Hard courts, each with a 56% win ratio, but note their lower success on Clay with Stephens at 24% and Naydenov at 20%.
• Regarding tournament levels, Zach Stephens has been successful in lower-tier events with a 55.81% win rate; in contrast, Yoan Naydenov's win rate is 27.27% in similar settings.
• Despite his lower performance recently, Yoan Naydenov has faced opponents with a higher average rank of 70.91, compared to Zach Stephens' opponents averaging 188.83.
• Yoan Naydenov holds a substantial advantage in deciding sets, winning 67% versus Zach Stephens' 36% over the past year.
• Zach Stephens boasts a better breakpoint conversion rate of 36.67%, significantly above Yoan Naydenov’s 25.00%.

Editorial Prediction (December 9, 2025, UTC):

Assessing recent form, Zach Stephens has displayed robust performance in multiple areas, notably in second serve points and breakpoint conversion. His consistency in winning matches over the past year highlights his steady form.

On the other hand, Yoan Naydenov is distinguished for stronger returns on second serves and a notably higher win percentage in deciding sets, indicating resilience in high-pressure situations.

While Naydenov has faced stiffer competition recently, reflecting his exposure to higher-ranked opponents, the overall performance metrics favor Stephens, especially considering his superior win-loss record and serving efficiency.

Given these dynamics, Zach Stephens is the likely favorite to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.