Abedallah Shelbayh vs Alex Rybakov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Recently, Alex Rybakov has secured 49.12% of points on second serves, outperforming Abedallah Shelbayh's 42.87%. This suggests a potential edge for Rybakov.
• Return Game: Abedallah Shelbayh has been more successful in returning second serves with a 46.47% success rate compared to Rybakov's 42.79%. On first serve returns, Shelbayh also leads slightly with 26.69% over Rybakov's 25.58%.
• Pressure Handling: Rybakov shows superior breakpoint management, saving 61.52% of breakpoints, whereas Shelbayh saves 52.17%. Could this be a decisive factor?
• Overall Win Rate: Alex Rybakov has won 68.29% of matches in the past year, almost eclipsing Shelbayh’s 43.33% win rate.
• Surface Preferences: Both players excel on their preferred surfaces; Shelbayh favors hard courts with a 64% win rate, while Rybakov matches that success on indoor hard courts.
• Player Level: Alex Rybakov performs better at Challenger/ITF levels, boasting a 62.79% win rate, while Shelbayh's is at 43.10% for the same level.
• Opponent Quality: Shelbayh has faced tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 267 compared to Rybakov's 356.82, raising questions about Rybakov's stats.
• Deciding Set Performance: In matches going to the final set, Rybakov thrives with a 57% win rate, compared to Shelbayh's 44%.
• Current Event Form: Assessing current event performance could further guide predictions but is not available here.

Editorial Prediction (September 28, 2025, UTC):

Considering recent second serve performance and versatility in pressure scenarios, Alex Rybakov appears to have a competitive edge. His adeptness at saving breakpoints could sway pivotal moments in his favor.

Despite Abedallah Shelbayh's slightly better return game statistics, Rybakov's overall superior win rate and consistency at Challenger/ITF levels make him a formidable opponent.

Shelbayh's experience against higher-ranked opposition points to resilience, yet Rybakov's ability to finish strong in deciding sets reinforces his case.

Drawing from these insights, Alex Rybakov is predicted to be the likelier winner in this upcoming match.