Kristyna Pliskova vs Shuai Zhang — Cincinnati Qualifying Round 1
Pliskova K.
Kristyna Pliskova defeated Shuai Zhang 6-4 7-6 in the Cincinnati qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shuai Zhang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kristyna Pliskova claimed a first win over Shuai Zhang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Kristyna Pliskova edged Shuai Zhang in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Shuai Zhang | 6-3 7-5 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (105 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadZhang S.: 12 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About