Alvaro Guillen Meza vs Marat Sharipov (RUS) Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Over the recent six months, (RUS) is slightly ahead in winning points on their second serve at 43.74%, compared to Meza's 41.72%. Which player has a slight edge here? It's (RUS).
• Return Game Efficiency: When it comes to winning points off an opponent’s second serve, (RUS) barely edges out Meza with 47.66% against 47.38%. However, in returning first serves, Meza outperforms (RUS) significantly with a percentage of 34.15% to (RUS)'s 25.16%.
• Dealing with Pressure: (RUS) displays resilience under pressure, saving 54.1% of breakpoints, while Meza saves fewer at 46.53%—advantage (RUS) here.
• Overall Performance: In the past year, (RUS) hasn’t played any matches, while Meza won 53.33% of their matches (W/L 32/28), showing a clear activity and experience edge for Meza.
• Quality of Opponents: Over the last 12 months, (RUS) lacks opponent rank data, but Meza faced an average rank of 313.37, showing a moderate competition level.
• Deciding Set Performance: In matches going to a deciding set, Meza's win rate stands at 41%, whereas (RUS) has not won any, signaling a potential advantage for Meza in tight matches.
• Breakpoint Conversion: Both players show a similar ability to convert breakpoints, with Meza slightly ahead at 36.07% compared to (RUS)'s 35.91%.

Editorial Prediction (August 20, 2025, UTC):

As we approach the upcoming match, key statistics reveal intriguing aspects of each player's form and capability. (RUS) demonstrates a slight edge in second serve performance and pressure handling by saving a higher percentage of breakpoints compared to Meza.

However, Meza’s recent match record and better return game performance against first serves provide substantial support for their competitive edge. Meza has consistently engaged in competitive play, winning over half of their matches this past year.

Another critical factor is Meza's ability to claim victories in deciding sets, a margin where (RUS) has struggled. This capacity might turn critical if the match becomes tightly contested.

Based on these factors, Meza appears more likely to secure a win in this match due to more consistent play, competitive experience, and resilience in crucial match scenarios.