Prediction of Zizou Bergs vs Zhizhen Zhang at United Cup - Australia 03 Jan 2026

• Zizou Bergs has a slightly lower second serve win rate in recent months than Zhizhen Zhang, at 46.38% compared to Zhang's 46.96%.
• In terms of return stats, Bergs narrowly trails Zhang on second serve returns, securing 46.70% of points compared to Zhang's 47.27%.
• For first serve return points, Bergs leads with a 24.67% win rate, higher than Zhang's 22.63%.
• Under pressure, Zhizhen Zhang has been more effective in saving breakpoints, achieving a 64.86% rate against Bergs' 56.90%.
• Over the past year, Bergs has won 53.23% of his matches, whereas Zhang has secured a win in only 25.00%.
• Bergs performs best on Grass courts with a 64% win rate, while Zhang is strongest on Clay, also with a 64% success rate.
• An analysis of player level shows Bergs winning 57.58% of his Main tour matches, outperforming Zhang, who has secured only 30.77%.
• Bergs has a slight edge in their head-to-head encounters, having won 2 out of the 4 matches and 5 out of the 7 sets.
• Matches between these players last an average of 1:14:10, indicating closely contested encounters.
• Zhizhen Zhang has faced more challenging opponents on average, with an average opponent rank of 62.44 compared to Bergs’ 102.39.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Bergs appears more resilient, winning 71% of such sets versus Zhang's 43% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (December 22, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Zizou Bergs and Zhizhen Zhang is set to be an intriguing contest, given their previous encounters and current form. Both their second serve and return stats are fairly matched, with minimal differences in performance.

Zhang's edge in pressure moments, shown by his superior breakpoint saving rate, and experience against higher-ranked opponents could play a crucial role. However, Bergs' overall superior win rate over the last year and his past head-to-head advantage could tilt the scales in his favor.

On surfaces, Bergs displays consistent performance, particularly on Grass, though this match isn't on his strongest surface. His ability to close matches in deciding sets further substantiates his game resilience.

Taking into consideration the overall statistics, Zizou Bergs is positioned as the slight favorite to emerge victorious in this upcoming encounter.