Isabella Shinikova vs Arina Bulatova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Bulatova's recent second serve performance shows a win rate of 35.36% in the last six months, while Shinikova holds a stronger rate at 40.1%.
• For recent return stats, Bulatova has managed to win 53.92% of points from her opponents' second serves compared to Shinikova's 52.51%.
• On first serve returns, Bulatova outperforms Shinikova with a 38.34% win rate versus Shinikova’s 32.83%.
• Under pressure, Shinikova edges out Bulatova by saving 46.9% of breakpoints, compared to Bulatova's 41.69%.
• In match win rates over the past year, Shinikova has a slight edge with 62.32% of matches won over Bulatova's 59.7%.
• Hard courts seem favorable for both players; however, Shinikova's career win rate on hard surfaces is higher at 66% compared to Bulatova's 60%.
• Both players have mostly competed in matches at the Challengers/ITF > $10K level, with Bulatova winning 51.35% and Shinikova 47.37%.
• In direct head-to-head encounters, Shinikova leads with a 1-0 record over Bulatova.
• Their matches average a duration of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
• Who has the edge if the match goes the distance? Both Bulatova and Shinikova have won 58% of their deciding sets recently.
• Shinikova has faced somewhat lower-ranked opponents on average (rank 436.25) compared to Bulatova's average opponent rank of 378.69.
• Both players show similar effectiveness in converting breakpoints with Bulatova at 49.66% and Shinikova slightly behind at 49.45%.

Editorial Prediction (September 16, 2025, UTC):

Considering recent performance trends, Shinikova demonstrates superior strength in second serve points and under pressure situation, which are key areas for close matches.

Although both players share similar abilities in converting break points, Shinikova’s experience against higher-ranked opponents and slightly superior win record provides her with a tangible advantage.

The head-to-head record favors Shinikova, adding confidence to her potential success in this match-up on a preferred hard surface.

Given all these factors, Isabella Shinikova is predicted to be the more likely winner in the upcoming match against Bulatova.