Tamara Zidansek vs Anastasia Zakharova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the recent performance of Zakharova and Zidansek can provide insights into predicting the outcome of their upcoming tennis match. Over the last six months, Zakharova has won 39.12% of points on her second serve, while Zidansek has achieved a marginally better 39.77%. This metric is closely linked with match prediction accuracy, highlighting its importance in forecasting match results.

Breaking down return game statistics, Zakharova has secured 48.47% of her opponent's second serve points, compared to Zidansek's 52.7%, highlighting Zidansek's stronger return game. Furthermore, when looking at their performance on first serve returns, Zakharova has a win rate of 33.04%, slightly lower than Zidansek's 34.69%. These figures play a crucial role in determining who might have the upper hand in head-to-head matchups.

Zakharova's ability to handle pressure is reflected in her 47.15% success rate in saving breakpoints, outperforming Zidansek's 39.42%. This statistic can be a deciding factor during in-game betting predictions. Overall, in the past year, Zakharova has won 59.38% of her matches (W/L 38/26), whereas Zidansek has secured victories in 52.94% of her matches (W/L 27/24), providing a broader perspective of their head-to-head prediction analysis.

Their career performances on different surfaces show that Zakharova excels on indoor hard courts, boasting a 69% win rate (W/L 68/31), while she struggles on grass, with only a 20% win rate (W/L 1/4). Conversely, Zidansek's best results come on clay, where she has a win percentage of 72% (W/L 241/92), but her less favorable surface is grass, with a 40% win rate (W/L 8/12).

When considering the level of play over the last year, Zakharova has played predominantly in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, achieving a win rate of 68.42% (W/L 26/12). Zidansek, on the other hand, has competed in similar events but maintained a 50% win rate (W/L 14/14). The event level provides significant context in comparing player stats to predict favorites.

Their head-to-head history reflects Zidansek's dominance, with two past encounters both resulting in her victories. In these matchups, Zidansek won four of the five sets played, including the last encounter at the French Open - Paris, on 24-05-2023, where she secured a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory. The average match duration between them has been 1:45:21.

In deciding set performances, Zidansek has a 57% win rate over the last year, compared to Zakharova's 38%. This offers useful predictions if the upcoming match extends into a deciding set, as illustrated by their record of one previous deciding set where Zidansek emerged victorious.

Considering the quality of opponents played over the last 12 months, Zakharova has faced competitors with an average rank of 224.83, whereas Zidansek's opponents have an average rank of 193.86. While the absence of tiebreaks in their matches leaves room for speculation under extreme pressure situations, Zakharova's record stands inferior when viewed through the lens of both statistics and crucial head-to-head outcomes.

Taking all these factors into account, Zidansek appears to be the stronger candidate to win, backed by her past head-to-head dominance, better return game statistics, and strong performance in deciding sets.