Iryna Shymanovich vs Sinja Kraus Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent performances, Shymanovich has been slightly more successful on their second serve, winning 38.73% of points compared to Kraus's 38.15%. Will this slight edge impact the match outcome? It might.
• When it comes to return games, Shymanovich leads slightly, having won 50.55% of points on opponents' second serves, while Kraus has captured 49.34%.
• Kraus excels in first serve returns with a 34% success rate as opposed to Shymanovich's 32.68%, potentially giving Kraus an advantage in breaking serve.
• Under pressure, Kraus has shown resilience by saving 48.28% of breakpoints, narrowly outperforming Shymanovich at 47.61%.
• Looking at overall match performance over the past year, Kraus has a higher win percentage of 67.42% compared to Shymanovich's 62.5%.
• Both players perform best on clay, with Shymanovich winning 69% of such matches and Kraus at 66%; still, Shymanovich seems slightly more effective.
• Direct head-to-head encounters show Shymanovich leads with a 1-0 advantage, having won their previous meeting on clay in Bari.
• In matches that go the distance, Kraus has a higher winning rate for deciding sets at 63% compared to Shymanovich's 54%.
• Regarding break point conversion, Shymanovich is slightly more effective at 45.89% compared to Kraus's 44.19%.
• Shymanovich’s recent opponents have had a better average rank, possibly indicating tougher match experience.

Editorial Prediction (August 19, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the upcoming matchup between Iryna Shymanovich and Kraus, several key statistics provide insight into which player might hold the upper hand. Recent form suggests Shymanovich's second serve is marginally more effective, and she performs slightly better in returning her opponent’s second serve points. Her slight edge in breakpoint conversion could prove crucial in tightly contested games.

Kraus, on the other hand, shows strength in first serve returns and has a higher rate of saving breakpoints, indicating she can perform well under pressure. Additionally, Kraus's superior deciding set record provides a psychological advantage should the match extend to a final set. She also has a slightly better match performance over the past year.

Despite these strengths, Shymanovich has the upper hand in their head-to-head record, including a victory in their only encounter, which took place on clay, the surface preferred by both players.

Based on these metrics, while Kraus shows an edge in pressure situations and overall match win percentage, Shymanovich's slight advantages in return game statistics and previous head-to-head win give her a favorable chance. Thus, Shymanovich is the more likely victor in this upcoming match, considering her winning record against Kraus and specific strengths in key areas.