Alexander Shevchenko vs Norbert Gombos Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the second serve performance over the past six months, correlation with match prediction accuracy is evident. Shevchenko has managed to win 42.79% of points on their second serve, contrasted with Gombos, who has achieved a slightly higher win rate of 45.59%. This aspect of their play indicates a marginal edge for Gombos in this matchup.

Assessing the players under pressure, Shevchenko has demonstrated resilience by saving 54.26% of breakpoints recently. Gombos, in comparison, has a breakpoint save percentage of 52.41%. For predictions involving in-game betting, these statistics offer a glimpse into each player’s capacity to handle critical moments.

Both competitors reveal their current return game statistics, where Shevchenko has won 40.81% of their opponent's second serve points. Meanwhile, Gombos has excelled with a superior 48.04% success rate in this statistic. When it comes to first serve returns, their performance is notably close; Shevchenko has a success rate of 27.46% while Gombos follows closely with 27.27%. This aspect can significantly forecast which player might have the upper hand in this head-to-head clash.

In terms of career surface performance, both players show a strong inclination towards clay, with Shevchenko boasting a 62% win rate (176/107) and Gombos achieving a 58% win rate (269/191). Both players struggle on grass, with Shevchenko experiencing a lower win rate of 20% (1/4) and Gombos at 39% (9/14).

Inspection of direct head-to-head results puts Shevchenko ahead, having beaten Gombos during their sole encounter. The match, which occurred at the Bratislava Challenger in 2022, concluded with Shevchenko victoriously winning both sets 7-6(5), 7-6(4). The average duration of their encounters stands at 1:46:58, suggesting closely contested matches typically.

Evaluating both players' performances over the last year reveals Shevchenko securing victory in 35.19% of matches (19/35), a decline compared to Gombos, who emerged successful in 56.67% of their encounters (34/26). This comprehensive outlook reveals Gombos as the more consistent performer within this timeframe, possibly arming them with a competitive advantage.

Shevchenko has frequently competed on the Main tour, securing wins in 33.33% of matches (9/18). Contrarily, Gombos has focused largely on Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with a 57.69% win rate (30/22). The difference in tournament levels may impact how these players compete against each other.

Break point conversion rates further depict each player’s efficiency in scoring opportunities; Shevchenko has converted 40% of breakpoints, compared to 35.85% for Gombos. This element highlights a potential for Shevchenko to be slightly more assertive in capitalizing on scoring chances.

Consideration of opponent quality over the preceding 12 months demonstrates Shevchenko facing stronger players with an average ranking of 178.96, while Gombos has encountered players averaging a rank of 391.13. This insight suggests that although Shevchenko may not have won as many matches, they have aimed to compete at a higher level of competition.

Hence, considering all statistical elements, though Gombos seems a formidable contender given recent and consistent play, Shevchenko’s track record in direct meetings and their break point efficiency might lend them a slight edge. Therefore, taking into account the intricacies of both players' performances, Shevchenko appears to have a favorable position to secure victory in this match.