Abedallah Shelbayh vs Dmitry Popko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: In the past six months, Dmitry Popko has performed slightly better on his second serve, winning 45.42% of points compared to Abedallah Shelbayh's 42.69%. This statistic tends to be a good predictor of match outcomes. Could this slight edge help Popko in the upcoming match? Perhaps, but other factors should also be considered.
• Return Game Stats: When it comes to returning second serves, Shelbayh has a slight advantage, winning 46.97% compared to Popko's 46.89%. Shelbayh also outperforms on first serve returns, capturing 27.12% of points versus Popko’s 24.93%. This indicates Shelbayh's strength in his return game.
• Playing Under Pressure: Shelbayh has shown marginally better performance under pressure, saving 51.55% of breakpoints, whereas Popko has managed to save 49.74%. This statistic suggests Shelbayh may have the edge in clutch moments.
• Overall Performance: Both players have similar match win rates over the past year, with Shelbayh at 45.90% and Popko at 45.45%. Their head-to-head history, however, favors Shelbayh.
• Surface Preferences: Shelbayh excels on hard courts, winning 65% of his matches, while Popko thrives on clay with the same winning percentage. Given that their last encounter was on hard court with Shelbayh emerging victorious, this could play a significant role.
• Level of Competition: Both players mainly compete in Challenger/ITF tournaments > $10K. Popko holds a slight advantage with a 48.78% match win rate compared to Shelbayh's 45.76%.
• Head-to-Head Record: Shelbayh leads their head-to-head with one win to zero losses. Their last match saw Shelbayh turn the tide after losing the first set, highlighting his resilience.
• Deciding Set Performance: Shelbayh has been more effective in deciding sets, winning 50% compared to Popko's 44% over the last 12 months, suggesting he might prevail if the match reaches that stage.
• Opponent Quality: Popko has faced slightly stronger opponents over the past year, with their average rank being higher than those Shelbayh has faced.

Editorial Prediction (October 3, 2025, UTC):

The matchup between Abedallah Shelbayh and Dmitry Popko is set to be an intriguing contest, with both players demonstrating strengths in distinct areas. Shelbayh has shown a stronger return game and better clutch performance under pressure, aspects that often prove crucial on the court.

Popko's marginally better second serve performance and experience against higher-ranked opponents offer him some advantages. However, Shelbayh's success on hard courts and ability to win deciding sets may provide the edge needed in this encounter.

Given the current statistics and their previous head-to-head match, Abedallah Shelbayh is slightly favored to win this match, particularly if it is played on a hard court surface.