Ayla Aksu vs Ena Shibahara Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the last six months, Shibahara has shown a stronger second serve, winning 47.54% of points compared to Aksu's 38.57%. Could this indicate a service advantage for Shibahara?
• Aksu has been more effective in returning second serves, winning 55.81% of opponents' second serve points, significantly higher than Shibahara's 47.35%.
• Both players have similar first serve return stats, with Aksu slightly ahead at 34.44% versus Shibahara's 31.05%.
• Under pressure, Shibahara saves breakpoints 53.15% of the time, outperforming Aksu's 43.75%. Is Shibahara the more resilient player in critical moments?
• Aksu's overall match win rate in the past year is 60.34%, trailing slightly behind Shibahara's 63.49%.
• On hard courts, Aksu boasts a 63% win rate, while Shibahara excels on indoor hard courts with a 67% win rate.
• Both players have performed similarly in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Shibahara having a marginally higher win percentage.
• In their sole previous encounter, Aksu emerged victorious, winning 2 sets to 0, suggesting a favorable H2H record.
• Average match duration between the two stands at 1:2:53, with no deciding set or tiebreak encounters yet.
• Shibahara has faced stronger opposition, with opponents averaging a rank of 218.22 compared to Aksu's 350.55.
• In deciding sets over the last 12 months, Aksu has the edge with a 67% win rate, higher than Shibahara’s 57%.
• Notably, Aksu converts breakpoints at 47.58%, substantially better than Shibahara's 36.96% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (May 9, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing both players' recent form and historical performances reveals contrasting strengths. Shibahara holds the upper hand on second serve statistics, indicating a potential advantage in maintaining service games. Conversely, Aksu excels in second serve return points, suggesting a stronger ability to pressure Shibahara's service games.

Despite similar performances in first serve returns and pressure situations, Aksu’s higher breakpoint conversion rate provides a critical edge in emerging victorious from tight games.

While Shibahara has a more robust record in higher-level competition, Aksu's superior past head-to-head performance and stronger record in deciding sets make her a formidable opponent.

Considering all factors, Aksu’s ability to capitalize on breakpoint opportunities and her past success against Shibahara position her as the favorite to win this match.