Zongyu Li vs Fangzhou Liu Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Liu and Li compare on second serve points won in recent form? Li has a slight edge, winning 41.36% compared to Liu’s 38.81%.
• When it comes to returning their opponent's second serve, Liu does marginally better, earning 48.83% of those points, while Li wins 47.18%.
• The first serve return percentages are nearly identical, with Li at 29.26% and Liu at 29.01%, suggesting this area may not be a differentiating factor.
• Under pressure, Liu saves 50.52% of breakpoints faced, slightly outperforming Li, who saves 49.39% of them.
• Both players do well on hard courts, but Li has a slightly better career win percentage on this surface at 66% compared to Liu’s 64%.
• The level of tournaments played shows Liu competing more in Challengers/ITF, with a 66.67% win rate, while Li plays similarly but has a 53.49% win rate.
• What about their direct head-to-head history? Li leads, having won the only matchup and all but one set between them.
• Liu’s deciding set performance is strong at 75%, showing resilience against all opponents, while Li's is at 60%.
• Examining breakpoint conversion, Liu holds a slight edge, converting 35.71% of opportunities, just ahead of Li's 34.23%.
• Liu has faced slightly lower-ranked opponents on average, with a ranking of 442.97 compared to Li's average opponent ranking of 399.52.

Editorial Prediction (August 30, 2025, UTC):

Examining the head-to-head statistics reveals a closely matched rivalry between Liu and Li, with each player showcasing distinct strengths and areas for improvement. Li maintains a marginal advantage in second serve points won, which could influence match dynamics.

Liu demonstrates a slightly better proficiency in returning second serve points and converting breakpoints, both crucial for capitalizing on opponents' weaknesses. In terms of overall match resilience, Liu's ability to win deciding sets at a notable 75% implies strong mental fortitude.

Past match outcomes have favored Li, who has defeated Liu in their previous encounter at the W 35 Naiman final, yet Liu has been facing slightly lower-ranked opponents recently. Despite this, both share comparable success rates on hard courts, their respective strongest surface.

Given their history and current form, Li's success in direct head-to-head matchups, along with a proven track record on hard surfaces, positions them as the slight favorite to win this upcoming match.