Astra Sharma vs Zhibek Kulambayeva Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing the upcoming tennis match, it's essential to consider the second serve performance as a key indicator of success. Over the past six months, Sharma has achieved a 42.56% success rate on their second serve points, whereas Kulambayeva has secured 34.76%. This statistic is crucial for predicting the outcome of the match, as it often correlates highly with match prediction accuracy.

Examining return game statistics, Sharma has won 48.03% of points on their opponent's second serve recently, whereas Kulambayeva has outperformed with a 54.39% success rate. On first serve returns, Kulambayeva again leads with 37.9%, compared to Sharma's 30.57%. These numbers provide insight into who might be favored in this head-to-head matchup.

In terms of break point conversion, there's a near match between the two players. Sharma has converted 37.74% of their opportunities to break serve, while Kulambayeva's conversion rate stands slightly higher at 38.73%. This provides key betting tips for live-action scenarios when players face break point opportunities.

Another crucial set of statistics involves players' performance under pressure. Sharma has been able to save 52.85% of breakpoints they face, whereas Kulambayeva has saved 41.99%. This could serve as a valuable metric for those looking to make in-game betting predictions.

Looking at the performance overview over the last year, Sharma has won 40% of their matches, with a win-loss record of 22/33. In contrast, Kulambayeva boasts a stronger win rate at 62.32%, winning 43 out of 69 matches. This outlines an overall head-to-head prediction scenario, favoring Kulambayeva.

Considering surface preferences, Sharma performs best on clay courts with a win rate of 61%, while their weakest surface is grass, achieving a 45% win rate. Kulambayeva similarly excels on clay with a 63% win-rate, and her weakest surface is indoor hard courts with 39%. This surface analysis suggests both players are evenly matched on clay.

Delving into the player levels over the past year, Sharma has mainly competed in Challengers/ITF tournaments with a 35.48% success rate. Kulambayeva, on the other hand, has participated extensively at the same level and holds a higher win percentage of 60.66%. Despite Kulambayeva playing against opponents with an average rank of 418.35—compared to Sharma, who has faced opponents averaging 204.27—her winning rate remains impressive.

For live predictions concerning deciding sets, it's noteworthy that Sharma has won 43% of deciding sets over the last year, compared to Kulambayeva's stronger 69% success rate in deciding sets. These stats may influence live betting strategies should the match reach a deciding set.

Based on the combined statistical analysis of recent form, break point strategies, surface proficiency, and head-to-head comparisons, Kulambayeva is projected to have the upper hand in this matchup. The consistent performance on key indices provides a compelling case for predicting her as the likely winner.