Iryna Shymanovich vs Anhelina Kalinina Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve performance over the past six months, Kalinina has edged slightly ahead, winning 37.04% of her second serve points compared to Shymanovich's 36.02%. Is this a decisive factor? Historically, it often correlates with match success.
• When it comes to returning, Kalinina has been more effective on her opponents’ second serve, winning 53.6% of points, whereas Shymanovich has claimed 50.53%. However, Shymanovich outperforms Kalinina on first serve returns, winning 34.36% compared to 29.65%.
• Under pressure, Shymanovich has a slight upper hand in saving breakpoints, with a rate of 46.8% versus Kalinina's 44.62%. This could be crucial in tight moments during the match.
• Over the past year, Shymanovich boasts a higher match win rate at 61.64%, compared to Kalinina's 43.24%. Does this reflect better overall form or competition level?
• Both players shine on clay with a 70% career win rate. Conversely, Kalinina is moderately successful on grass with a 49% win rate, whereas Shymanovich has yet to win a match on grass.
• Kalinina has mainly competed on the Main tour, achieving a 56% win rate, while Shymanovich has focused on Challengers/ITF tournaments with a 63.08% win rate. Does playing in higher-stake tournaments provide Kalinina with an advantage?
• In terms of opponent caliber, Kalinina has faced higher-ranked players, averaging a rank of 110.7 compared to Shymanovich's average opponent rank of 298.12.
• If the match reaches a deciding set, Kalinina might have the slight edge, winning 54% of such scenarios, compared to Shymanovich's 50% success rate.
• Regarding converting breakpoint opportunities, Shymanovich has been slightly more effective, converting 46.05% compared to Kalinina’s 42.62%. This might influence close game situations.

Editorial Prediction (June 2, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match is set against the backdrop of some telling statistics surrounding both players' strengths and recent performances. Kalinina’s slight edge in second serve performance and her higher experience on the Main tour might provide her with an inherent advantage in the match.

While Shymanovich has a higher overall match win rate over the past year, it is important to note Kalinina has contended with a higher level of competition, indicating her readiness for opponents of greater skill. Furthermore, her slightly better performance in deciding sets suggests resilience in pressure situations.

Despite Shymanovich’s competence in converting breakpoints and her advantage in saving breakpoints under pressure, the experience and quality of opponents faced by Kalinina could make a difference.

Considering the stats and the surfaces they excel on, Kalinina is slightly favored to win this encounter, given her experience and composure against top-tier competition.