Jaume Antoni Munar Clar vs Ben Shelton Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance influence match outcomes? Shelton has won 52.12% of second serve points recently, compared to Clar's 46.23%, giving Shelton a slight edge.
• Regarding return games, while Clar leads by winning 47.86% of opponents' second serve points versus Shelton's 41.6%, Clar also has the advantage in first-serve returns with 27.68% against Shelton's 22.95%.
• Under pressure, Clar marginally outperforms Shelton by saving 56.28% of breakpoints compared to Shelton's 55.49%.
• Shelton boasts a stronger performance over the last year, winning 59.7% of matches, whereas Clar has won 48.15%.
• Shelton excels on indoor hard courts with a 77% win rate, while this is Clar's less favored surface. Clar's best performances are on clay, with a 64% win rate.
• On the Main tour, Shelton has a better performance record, winning 57.14% of matches, compared to Clar's 42.86%.
• In their head-to-head encounters, they are evenly matched, each winning one match and two sets.
• Is opponent quality a determining factor? Shelton has faced tougher competition with an average opponent rank of 71.09 compared to Clar's 103.85.
• Shelton has a slight advantage in deciding sets, winning 52% over the last 12 months compared to Clar's 46%.
• Regarding current form in break point conversion, Clar has been more effective, converting 39.84% of opportunities, overshadowing Shelton's 29.25%.

Editorial Prediction (May 10, 2025, UTC):

In this upcoming match, both Shelton and Clar have shown specific strengths that could tip the scales in their favor. Shelton's superior win rate on indoor hard courts and better performance against higher-ranked opponents suggest he could leverage this to his advantage.

Clar's edge in return games and breakpoint conversion, however, cannot be ignored as they could play a pivotal role in crucial moments. Additionally, their past encounters have been balanced, indicating a closely contested match.

Considering these factors, the competitive nature of their head-to-head matches, and Shelton's slightly stronger all-around recent form, Shelton appears more likely to emerge victorious.