Maria Sara Popa vs Alexandra Shubladze Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do they perform on their second serves recently? Popa has secured 32.58% of points, while Shubladze has achieved a slightly better result with 33.9%.
• In recent return games, Popa has claimed 52.97% of second serve return points, yet Shubladze surpasses with 58.7%.
• The first serve return success shows Popa at 32.63%, trailing behind Shubladze's 33.33%.
• Under pressure, Popa performs better by saving 43.55% of breakpoints, as opposed to Shubladze’s 36.71%, a key factor when predicting in-game scenarios.
• Overall match performance in the last year sees Popa with a 34.69% win rate (W/L 17/32) and Shubladze significantly higher at 71.88% (W/L 23/9).
• Both players excel on clay, yet Shubladze has a superior win rate of 74%, whereas Popa stands at 56%.
• Examining tournament levels, Popa won 25% at Challenger/ITF > $10K events, while Shubladze achieved 63.16% wins in the same category, indicating a competitive edge for Shubladze.
• What about the quality of their opponents? Popa faces an average rank of 400.02, slightly stronger competition compared to Shubladze's average opponent rank of 419.03.
• In deciding sets, Popa triumphs 30% of the time, markedly better than Shubladze’s 17% success rate, a crucial stat for potential deciding set scenarios.
• Regarding break point conversion, Popa converts 43.56% of break points, marginally more effective than Shubladze’s 40.32%.

Editorial Prediction (June 11, 2025, UTC):

In comparing their recent performances, Shubladze exhibits a slight advantage in second serve points and return game statistics, both of which have a high correlation with match outcomes.

While Popa shows stronger resilience under pressure and impressive success in deciding sets, the gap in overall match wins and superior clay performance gives Shubladze an anticipated edge.

Despite Popa's edge in breakpoint conversion and pressure situations, Shubladze's overall win record, slightly better return stats, and outstanding clay court performance suggest that Shubladze is more likely to secure a victory in this upcoming match.