Flavio Cobolli vs Alexander Shevchenko Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

What happens when you pit two rising talents against each other on the clay courts? Let’s unravel the numbers behind the matchup between Shevchenko and Cobolli, using recent form and historical data to predict the possible outcome of this face-off.

When considering second serve performance, Shevchenko has mustered a 44.82% win rate on their second serve in the last six months. Contrarily, Cobolli slightly edges out with a 49.47% success rate. These figures often hold a high relevancy in forecasting match outcomes. As for their return game prowess, Shevchenko has secured 41.53% of points against their rivals' second serves, while Cobolli is just ahead with a win rate of 41.98%. When it comes to facing the force of the first serve, Shevchenko captures 27.33% of points, a bit more than Cobolli's 26.44%.

How do these players hold up under pressure? Shevchenko has demonstrated resilience by saving 56.02% of breakpoints in recent matches, while Cobolli has managed to fend off 56.71% of such high-stakes moments. For those considering in-play bets, these statistics might provide a useful perspective. Over the past year, Shevchenko's win rate stands at 35.09% (20 wins out of 57 matches), while Cobolli enjoys more success with a 53.97% win rate (34 wins from 63 matches). Clay has been a comfortable surface for both players. Shevchenko boasts a clay-court win percentage of 62%, while Cobolli is not far behind with 60%.

Delving deeper into their player level, Shevchenko has predominantly navigated the Main Tour, winning 34.48% of their recent matches, meanwhile, Cobolli has secured 57.14% wins in similar conditions. The head-to-head record leans in favor of Cobolli, who won their previous encounter in straight sets at the Gonet Geneva Open - Geneva, with scores of 6-4, 6-4. Matches typically last an average of 1 hour and 22 minutes when these two meet, ensuring a contest within time constraints rather than drawn-out battles. Notably, no tiebreaks have been played between them yet, which could indicate a trend towards traditional set victories rather than nail-biting finishes.

Scrutinizing opponents’ quality, Shevchenko has, on average, faced players ranked at 131.91, whereas Cobolli has battled competitors with an average rank of 75.49 over the past 12 months, indicating a higher level of opposition for the latter. Looking at deciding set performance against all players, Cobolli seems more poised with a 58% success rate compared to Shevchenko’s 40% in clinching those final-set victories. While Shevchenko offers better break point conversion at 43.48%, compared to Cobolli’s 30.77%, this could prove pivotal in closely contested games.

Factoring in these statistics, Cobolli emerges as the favorite to triumph in this matchup. His consistent performance, experience against strong opponents, and previous victory over Shevchenko emphasize his advantageous position. However, as with all tennis engagements, the court can spring surprises!