Ana Candiotto vs Hibah Shaikh Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Shaikh and Candiotto compare in recent second serve performance? Candiotto has an edge, winning 38.36% of points compared to Shaikh's 34.3%.
• When it comes to returning games, Shaikh shows superior form. Shaikh has claimed 53.69% of second serve return points, while Candiotto trails with 48.3%. On first serve return, Shaikh again leads at 38.73% against Candiotto's 34.2%.
• Under pressure, Shaikh exhibits slight resilience, saving 44.86% of breakpoints compared to Candiotto's 38.8%, indicating Shaikh's steadiness in critical moments.
• Considering overall match win rates over the past year, Shaikh edges out Candiotto with a 58.49% success rate over Candiotto’s 55.56%.
• Shaikh is strongest on Hard courts with a 58% win rate, while Candiotto excels on Clay with a 50% win rate, though both struggle on their least favorable surfaces.
• The level of play counts, where Shaikh often plays at the Challengers/ITF $10K level with a 57.58% win rate and Candiotto dominates the Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K circuit with a significant 75% win rate.
• In terms of opponent quality, Candiotto has faced slightly higher-ranked players, with an average opponent rank of 348.43 compared to Shaikh’s 385.58.
• In deciding sets, Candiotto has a marginally better track record, winning 42% compared to Shaikh’s 38%, which might influence predictions in tight matches.
• Break point conversion rates indicate another advantage for Shaikh, who converts 46.99% of opportunities, outpacing Candiotto's 40.68% rate.

Editorial Prediction (September 7, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing the recent performance statistics reveals intriguing insights into the potential outcomes of the upcoming tennis match between Shaikh and Candiotto.

Shaikh demonstrates clear advantages in return games, breakpoint conversion, and dealing with high-pressure situations. These factors suggest a stronger ability to disrupt Candiotto's serve.

Candiotto's consistent success on the Futures/Satellites circuit and a slightly higher success rate in deciding sets might balance the scales, especially if the match becomes tense and closely contested.

However, when all factors are considered, Shaikh’s superiority in key areas such as returning and handling pressure, combined with the context of play level, subtly position Shaikh as the more likely contender to emerge victoriously.