Liudmila Samsonova vs Qinwen Zheng Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance: Samsonova 40.72%, Zheng 42.08%. Does second serve performance affect match outcomes? Yes, strong correlation exists.
• Return game analysis: Samsonova wins 51.01% of opponent's second serve points; Zheng wins 51.61%. First serve returns are 28.65% for Samsonova and 27.64% for Zheng.
• Under pressure: Samsonova saves 48.48% of breakpoints compared to Zheng’s 43.15%.
• Annual performance: Samsonova has a 60% win rate (33/22), while Zheng leads with 73.85% (48/17).
• Surface preference: Samsonova excels on Grass (67%), struggles on Clay (59%). Zheng thrives on Clay (76%), struggles on Grass (27%).
• Event level experience: Samsonova competes mostly on Main tour (59.09% win rate); Zheng excels in Masters series (66.67% win rate).
• Direct H2H results: Samsonova leads 3-2, winning 7 of 12 sets; last win in Montreal, 6-3, 6-2 on Hard court.
• Match duration average: 2:4:8 between Samsonova and Zheng in H2H matches.
• Deciding sets: Each has won 1 out of 2 deciding sets against each other.
• Extreme pressure: Zheng has won the only tiebreak against Samsonova.
• Quality of opponents: Samsonova faces average rank 65.67; Zheng, 52.88.
• Deciding set performance in general: Over the last 12 months, Samsonova wins 50%, Zheng 70% of deciding sets.
• Break point conversion: Samsonova converts 34.57%, Zheng 39.46% of break points.

Editorial Prediction (May 31, 2025, UTC):

As the match approaches, Samsonova and Zheng go into their encounter with recent histories proving their strengths and weaknesses.

Zheng's slight edge in second serve points and superior break-point conversion rates tips the scales. Furthermore, Zheng's higher win percentage over the past year and success in deciding sets provide her further advantages.

Samsonova, however, has had success in their direct matches, often claiming victory. Her ability to perform under pressure and superior Grass court performance are notable highlights.

Considering these factors, Zheng is marginally favored to win, primarily due to her well-rounded performance metrics and recent form advantages.