Carol Zhao vs Sara Daavettila Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the recent 6 months, Zhao has consistently demonstrated stronger second serve points win rate at 40.76%, compared to Daavettila's 33.88%.
• Can return game performance influence match dynamics? Yes, Zhao has slightly higher effectiveness (52.13%) in winning opponents' second serve points than Daavettila (51.34%).
• First serve return rate gives Daavettila a slight edge, achieving 38.36% over Zhao's 36.21%.
• Zhao is superior at saving breakpoints under pressure, with a rate of 49.11%, outperforming Daavettila's 42.77%.
• Over the past year, Daavettila has a better match win rate (65%) than Zhao (47.37%).
• Surface preferences show Daavettila excelling on Hard courts with 64% success, while Zhao prefers Clay courts at 55% success.
• Although Daavettila has won more matches (56.76%) at Challengers/ITF events over $10K, Zhao's win rate stands at 50% under similar conditions.
• Interestingly, Zhao faces tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 317.77, while Daavettila's opponents average at 418.82.
• Deciding sets have been more often won by Daavettila at 54%, compared to Zhao's 45% over the last year.
• In terms of break point conversion, Daavettila holds a marginal advantage with 46.3%, just slightly superior to Zhao's 45.92%.

Editorial Prediction (July 22, 2025, UTC):

Evaluating the players' performance in various aspects reveals a compelling match-up. Zhao's recent success with second serve points and the ability to win return games slightly better tips the scales in their favor during baseline rallies.

On the other hand, Daavettila showcases a stronger overall recent match win rate and more effective first serve return stats, which could be critical in crucial match moments. Furthermore, Daavettila's preference for Hard courts may give an upper hand, especially if the match is played on this surface.

Analyzing how both players perform under pressure adds another layer of intrigue, with Zhao better at saving breakpoints, but Daavettila more proficient in deciding sets.

Given the comparative statistics and recent trends, Daavettila appears to have a slight edge overall and is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.