Isabella Shinikova vs Sarah Iliev Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance over the past six months shows Sarah Iliev winning 41.40% of points, slightly outperforming Isabella Shinikova's 39.26%. Could this advantage impact the match outcome?
• Regarding return games, Isabella Shinikova edges out with a 51.43% win rate on opponents' second serve points compared to Sarah Iliev's 50.38%. However, Sarah Iliev takes the lead on first serve returns with 37.72% over Isabella's 32.48%.
• Under pressure, Sarah Iliev has managed to save 58.67% of breakpoints, surpassing Isabella Shinikova's 51.29%, indicating stronger performance in critical moments.
• Overall performance from the past year reveals Sarah Iliev with a win rate of 52.38%, while Isabella Shinikova boasts a higher 60.56% win rate. Does this suggest a potential edge for Isabella?
• Both players perform best on hard courts, each holding a 59% win rate. However, Sarah's weaker surface is clay, while Isabella struggles more on grass.
• In the context of event level, Sarah Iliev has a stronger performance in ITF tournaments > $10K, winning 57.14% of matches, compared to Isabella Shinikova's 45.00%.
• Their head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of Sarah Iliev, with their most recent encounter resulting in her victory after two sets on a hard court.
• Matchups against higher-ranked opponents favor Sarah Iliev, with her average opponent ranking at 372.5, contrasted with Isabella Shinikova facing an average rank of 432.45.
• In deciding sets, Sarah Iliev holds a slight advantage, clinching 53% of such situations compared to Isabella Shinikova's 50% success rate.

Editorial Prediction (December 22, 2025, UTC):

Assessing both players' recent performances and head-to-head encounters, Sarah Iliev holds a marginal advantage in several statistical areas, which could prove crucial in a tightly contested match.

While Isabella Shinikova has displayed superior overall win rate over the past year, Sarah Iliev's proficiency in return games, breakpoint scenarios, and deciding sets suggests a competitive edge.

Additionally, Sarah's ability to prevail in their sole previous meeting on her favored surface further strengthens her position as the more likely victor in this upcoming matchup.

Thus, based on the evaluated statistics and trends, Sarah Iliev is projected to win this match against Isabella Shinikova.