Shuai Zhang vs Varvara Lepchenko: Head-to-Head Record

Shuai Zhang

China

5–2
7 meetings
Varvara Lepchenko

United States

Hard: 3–0Clay: 1–1Grass: 1–1
Weighted by importance & recency
5.5–1.5
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Shuai Zhang
5–2
Varvara Lepchenko

Shuai Zhang and Varvara Lepchenko have met 7 times on the professional tour. Shuai Zhang leads the head-to-head 5–2. Their most recent meeting came at Merida in 2026.

Common opponents

Last 12 months
⚠Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.

Zhang S. and Lepchenko V. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Zhang S. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Lepchenko V. 1–1 (50%).

1–1 · 50%Zhang S. · better vs 0
Record vs common opponents
1–1 · 50%Lepchenko V. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–2Sets3–2
17–16Games29–28
0–0Tiebreaks2–1
0–0Deciding sets0–1
Both won · same surface▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Both lost · hard to compare — different surfaces (Grass × Hard) · 9 months apart▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Shuai Zhang vs Varvara Lepchenko stats comparison

Ratings

#57 WTARanking#175 WTA
1718Elo (overall)1578
1695Hard Elo1559
1598Clay Elo1533
1619Grass Elo1465

Form

WWLLWLLLWWLast 10LLWLWLLWLL
2026 win rate·Slight edge
45%
39%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Shuai ZhangVarvara Lepchenko
Clutch Rating·Clear edge
37
15
Break points saved·Slight edge
12
17
Break points won·Dominant
89
55
Deciding sets·Dominant
39
13
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
74
54

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Shuai ZhangVarvara Lepchenko
Freshness·Even
81
78

Shuai Zhang: 1 day rest · 2 matches, 27 games (7d) · Varvara Lepchenko: 4 days rest · 1 match, 29 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Shuai Zhangserving66% hold

wins 57% of points on serve vs Varvara Lepchenko

Varvara Lepchenkoserving70% hold

wins 59% of points on serve vs Shuai Zhang

Baseline battle — serve is shaky, expect plenty of breaks

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Clear edge
43%
57%
Deciding sets won·Slight edge
40%
50%
Tiebreaks won·
—
25%

Career

Career win rate·Even
51%
51%
3Career titles0

Profile

37Age40
177 cmHeight180 cm
RightPlaysLeft

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 7 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Shuai Zhang and Varvara Lepchenko?

Shuai Zhang leads the head-to-head against Varvara Lepchenko 5–2 after 7 meetings.

How many times have Shuai Zhang and Varvara Lepchenko played each other?

Shuai Zhang and Varvara Lepchenko have played each other 7 times on the professional tour.

When did Shuai Zhang and Varvara Lepchenko last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Merida in 2026, where Shuai Zhang won.