Marat Sharipov (RUS) vs Ivan Ivanov Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Ivanov has recently displayed stronger performance on second serve points, securing 46.24% compared to RUS's 44.49%. Could this give Ivanov an edge? It possibly does.
• When returning second serves, Ivanov outperforms RUS by winning 48.05% of points, while RUS achieves 46.71%.
• Ivanov significantly excels in first serve returns, capturing 31.85% of points; this is far above RUS's 24.49% success rate.
• Under pressure, RUS saves more breakpoints with a 56.59% success rate, compared to Ivanov's 50%.
• In overall performance, Ivanov has a robust track record, winning 63.64% of matches in the last year, while RUS has not secured any victories.
• Ivanov's best performance is seen on clay courts with a winning percentage of 70%, whereas specific surface stats for RUS are unspecified.
• Ivanov participates mainly in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, winning 67.74%, while RUS’s results in unspecified events have been 0%.
• Matches against opponents ranked, on average, 359.91 highlight Ivanov's competitive experience, yet RUS’s average opponent ranking remains unspecified.
• In deciding sets, Ivanov has maintained a 50% win rate over the last 12 months against RUS's 0%, suggesting greater resilience.
• Concerning break point conversion, Ivanov converts 38.24% of break points, slightly better than RUS's 36.99%.

Editorial Prediction (August 11, 2025, UTC):

As we evaluate the upcoming tennis match, Ivanov clearly demonstrates superior performance in several critical areas. His effectiveness on second serves and returns suggests he can strategically dominate points.

Additionally, Ivanov’s reliability in deciding sets and substantial experience in recent matches against ranked opponents provide further confidence in his capability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

While RUS shows competence in breakpoint saves, his overall lack of competitive wins and untested performance across varied events could hinder any sustainable push for a win.

Based on these factors, Ivanov is favored to win in the impending match, leveraging his consistent form and competitive advantage.