Maria Timofeeva vs Mayar Sherif Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When examining the second serve performance over the last six months, Timofeeva has secured 40.08% of points on her second serve, whereas Sherif's success rate stands at 37.72%. This metric is notably tied to predicting outcomes in matches. In terms of return game statistics within the same timeframe, Timofeeva has managed to win 50.32% of her opponent's second serve points, while Sherif has achieved a slightly higher percentage of 51.18%. Analyzing their first serve return statistics, both have demonstrated distinct capabilities, with Timofeeva at 31.35% and Sherif leading at 36.25%. This offers insights into the potential favorite for their head-to-head encounter.

The ability to perform under pressure reveals Sherif's resilience, having saved 51.59% of breakpoints, which edges out Timofeeva's 47.96%. Examining overall performance, Timofeeva’s win rate over the past year is 48.84% (W/L 21/22), compared to Sherif's 60.61% (W/L 40/26), indicating a broader competence. Surface-based statistics show Timofeeva excelling on hard courts with a 67% success rate, while struggling on grass. Sherif, however, enjoys a high 74% success on clay and less favorable outcomes on indoor hard surfaces.

The last meeting between Timofeeva and Sherif took place at the Makarska Open on June 6, 2024, on clay, with Sherif emerging victorious 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Their matches average a duration of roughly 2 hours and 29 minutes, revealing the competitive nature of their encounters. Past deciding set data shows Sherif securing the win each time, highlighting her ability to thrive in crucial moments.

Moreover, Timofeeva has competed against players having an average rank of 210.88, while Sherif's opponents averaged slightly higher at 220.14 over the past twelve months. In events over the last year, Timofeeva's participation has been primarily in Challengers/ITF tournaments, winning 52% of these matches, with Sherif outperforming at 76.92%. This context is crucial as it aligns their relative experience levels at different event tiers.

Analyzing their head-to-head statistics, Timofeeva has yet to claim a victory against Sherif, losing their single match-up and only managing one set win out of three. Even when considering deciding sets across the board, Sherif maintains a higher success rate of 46% compared to Timofeeva's 40%. Furthermore, examining recent form in converting breakpoints, Timofeeva proves more effective at 41.46%, while Sherif trails at 32.2%.

Taking all these factors into account, Sherif appears to have a statistical edge as the likely winner of their upcoming match. Whether the match goes into crucial points or relies on break opportunities, Sherif's consistent performance metrics suggest she is well-positioned to continue her winning streak against Timofeeva.