Dimitar Kuzmanov vs Abedallah Shelbayh Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent form, Shelbayh has won 42.94% of points on their second serve, while Kuzmanov has a slightly higher percentage, winning 43.83%. This suggests a tight competition, as second serve performance is highly correlated with match outcomes. On the return games, Shelbayh has been effective, winning 49.92% of their opponent's second serve points, a number that surpasses Kuzmanov's 43.79%. However, for first serve returns, Shelbayh boasts 27.87%, closely behind Kuzmanov's 28.94%, suggesting competitive strengths in different areas of the game.

In terms of pressure moments, both players have shown resilience, with Shelbayh saving 54.27% of breakpoints and Kuzmanov saving 53.73%. Breakpoint conversion is another crucial aspect; Shelbayh has converted 37.98% of their opportunities, while Kuzmanov is slightly ahead at 38.66%. These statistics highlight the competitive nature of the matchup and are particularly valuable for making in-play betting predictions.

Focusing on their win-loss records over the past year provides another layer of insight. Shelbayh won 47.69% of matches (W/L 31/34), whereas Kuzmanov's performance has been stronger, with a 61.11% win rate (W/L 33/21). Track record in different surfaces is notable; Shelbayh's best career surface is Hard with a 63% win rate, and on Clay, they have a 45% success rate. Kuzmanov exhibits strength on Hard as well, winning 71% of matches, but struggles on Indoor Hard, with a 33% win rate.

Ranking and event level play into the overall prediction; Shelbayh has been competing primarily at the Challengers/ITF level, winning 50% of matches, while Kuzmanov has achieved a higher success rate of 62% at the same level. When examining opponent caliber, Shelbayh has faced opponents with an average rank of 313.17, compared to Kuzmanov's average opponent rank of 352.04, indicating a slight edge for Shelbayh in terms of opponent difficulty.

Considering deciding sets, Shelbayh appears more reliable, having won 45% of deciding sets compared to Kuzmanov's 40% over the last 12 months. This aspect can be particularly informative for potential live betting scenarios. The statistics incline towards Kuzmanov as the current favorite due to their overall stronger past performance. However, the specific dynamics of a match can always introduce unpredictability. Given the analysis of these statistics, Kuzmanov is likely to win the upcoming match.