Maria Kalyakina vs Jiho Shin Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: In the last six months, Jiho Shin has been more effective, winning 42.77% of points on their second serve compared to Maria Kalyakina's 37.42%. Can this edge in serving provide Shin an advantage? It likely might.
• Return Game Analysis: Maria Kalyakina outperforms Jiho Shin on return, winning 53.11% of opponent's second serve points compared to Shin's 47.09%. Additionally, Kalyakina also excels in first serve return, with 36.82% success, ahead of Shin's 30.27%.
• Under Pressure Performance: Under breakpoint situations, Jiho Shin marginally leads with 44.33% saved, while Maria Kalyakina is closely behind at 43.73%.
• Overall Match Wins: Over the past year, Kalyakina boasts a higher match win rate of 55.74%, surpassing Shin's 52.38%.
• Surface Proficiency: Both players show a career advantage on Hard courts, each with a 55% win rate.
• Event Level Experience: In the last year, Kalyakina has a slight edge in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments with a 55.81% win rate, better than Shin's 51.43%.
• Opponent Quality: Shin has faced stronger opponents on average, with an average rank of 189.67, while Kalyakina's opponents averaged a rank of 374.13. Could playing against tougher rivals better prepare Shin for this match?
• Deciding Set Statistics: If the match reaches a deciding set, Kalyakina's record is superior, winning 60% compared to Shin's 44% over the last year.

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

Examining the second serve performance, Jiho Shin holds a distinct advantage, which could prove decisive if the match becomes serve-dependent.

However, Maria Kalyakina's superior return game and deciding set prowess add significant weight to her chances. These strengths could mitigate Shin's serving advantage.

Adding Kalyakina's slightly better match win percentage and experience at the ITF level, she appears to have a slight edge overall.

This analysis leans slightly toward Maria Kalyakina as the likely winner of their upcoming encounter.