Ena Shibahara vs Aoi Ito Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Recent form statistics indicate a distinct advantage for Shibahara in terms of second serve performance, with a win percentage of 47.58% as opposed to Ito's 39.78%. This component is typically predictive of match outcomes. In head-to-head matches, they have met once, with Shibahara victorious in two out of three sets. The last encounter between the two was at the W 50 Kashiwa, where Shibahara triumphed 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-3, which has been pivotal in assessing their relative strengths under pressure.

In return game stats, Ito edges out slightly with a 51.33% success rate on opponents' second serves, compared to Shibahara's 46.48%. Conversely, both players show close performance on first serve returns, with Ito at 33.54% and Shibahara at 30.31%. Evaluating break point effectiveness, Ito saves 48.88% of breakpoints, while Shibahara has more resilience with 53.66% saved, reflecting on an important aspect for match predictions and live betting strategies.

Analyzing pressure situations further, Ito has participated in one tiebreak against Shibahara and emerged victorious, a valuable insight for matches that might extend into a tiebreak scenario. On the contrary, when matches have reached a deciding set, Shibahara demonstrates a preferable edge, winning 67% of such situations over the past year, highlighting an area of Shibahara's competitive edge.

Over the past year, Ito has played in challenging tournament arenas more frequently than Shibahara, boasting a 75% win rate at the ITF $10K level, compared to Shibahara's 60.71% in similar events. When considering optimal surface performance, Ito performs best on grass with a 70% win rate, while Shibahara excels on indoor hard courts, achieving a 67% success rate. Despite these variations, match predictions should also weigh heavily on opponent quality and average-ranking metrics, where Shibahara holds the advantage against fiercer opponents with a ranking average of 222.62.

Overall match performance of the last year years signals Ito's superiority with a 71.43% match win rate, although Shibahara's 62.3% remains formidable. Such an equilibrium in their competitive stats, combined with surface adaptability, may prove influential in the final outcomes. Nonetheless, Shibahara's past victory, better average opponent ranking, and reliable pressure handling underline a slightly more favorable forecast towards her winning the upcoming match.