Ajay Malik vs Dharmil Shah Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In terms of second serve performance over the past six months, Malik has demonstrated a clear edge, winning 49.68% of points compared to Shah's 44.94%. This statistic is considered highly indicative when predicting match outcomes.

When analyzing return game statistics in recent form, Malik wins 45.16% of opponent second serve points, while Shah excels in this area with 55.38%. However, for first serve returns, Malik leads with a 29.03% win rate compared to Shah’s 24.17%, a factor closely linked to forecasting favorites in head-to-head matchups.

Comparing their records under pressure, Malik has saved 60% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Shah who has saved 58.33%. This metric is particularly impactful for making in-game betting predictions.

Over the past year, Malik has achieved a 50% match win rate (W/L 5/5), whereas Shah has secured victories in 23.53% of matches (W/L 4/13). This underscores Malik’s stronger overall performance when predicting the match outcome.

Analyzing surface preferences, Malik’s career-best win percentage is on hard courts, where they win 48% of matches (W/L 22/24). Shah, on the other hand, has their best results on clay surfaces, leading to a 35% win rate (W/L 7/13). However, on hard courts, Shah’s performance drops to a 24% win rate (W/L 13/41).

In terms of tournament level, Malik and Shah have primarily competed at Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K, with Malik winning 50% of matches (W/L 5/5) and Shah winning 23.53% (W/L 4/13). Consideration of the event level is vital when assessing relative player strength.

Over the last 12 months, Malik has contended against opponents with an average rank of 231.3, while Shah has faced competitors averaging a rank of 100.35. This disparity could influence predictions when considering the quality of opposition faced.

In the deciding set, Malik has won 33% of deciding sets over the past year, a stark contrast to Shah who has yet to win any deciding sets. This is a crucial statistic for live match predictions and betting strategies.

In terms of converting breakpoint opportunities, Malik has recently converted 42.31%, compared to Shah's 36.36%. This statistic is crucial for in-game betting tips when either player approaches a breakpoint scenario.

Considering the collective data and performance statistics, Malik exhibits a stronger overall position, suggesting they are more likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.