Naiktha Bains vs Han Shi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In terms of second serve points won recently, Bains has an edge, securing 42.56% compared to Shi's 37.5%. Could this serve advantage influence the final outcome?
• For return games, Shi has a slight advantage, winning 54.23% of opponents' second serves compared to Bains' 50%.
• Both players show similar resilience under pressure, with Shi slightly ahead in saving breakpoints at 46.82% as opposed to Bains' 46.36%.
• Looking at overall performance in the past year, Bains has a better win percentage of 62% compared to Shi's 53.45%, indicating more consistent performance.
• Surface preferences differ significantly; Shi dominates on Hard courts with a 60% win rate, whereas Bains is more comfortable on Grass, with a 51% win rate.
• When considering past matches, both players are evenly matched in their head-to-head history, with one win each in two encounters.
• However, Shi has the edge in deciding sets against Bains, winning the only deciding set between them.
• Examining the average rank of opponents over the last year, Bains has faced slightly tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 364.16 versus Shi's 410.31.
• Bains excels in deciding sets overall, winning 62% of them in the past year, significantly higher than Shi's 42%.
• Recent breakpoint conversion efficiency slightly favors Shi, converting 40.11% of opportunities compared to Bains' 38.41%.

Editorial Prediction (July 31, 2025, UTC):

Evaluating both players' recent forms and trends, Bains holds a marginal advantage with stronger performances in second serves and a higher match win percentage over the past year. The ability to perform under pressure with similar breakpoint saves indicates both players can handle tense situations equally well.

While Shi has shown a higher breakpoint conversion rate and a more solid return game against second serves, Bains' better success in decisive sets and a stronger record against tougher opponents suggest a slight upper hand.

Based on these factors, and considering both players' past encounters and strengths on different surfaces, Bains appears to be the marginal favorite to win this upcoming match.