Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Mayar Sherif Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Oleksandra Oliynykova has a second serve win rate of 37.09%, while Mayar Sherif leads with 41.36%. How critical is second serve performance for predictions? Sherif has a slight edge.
• Return Game: Oliynykova wins 49.84% of points on her opponent's second serves compared to Sherif's 52.01%. However, Oliynykova excels on first serve returns, winning 39.68% of points, while Sherif is at 33.31%. Who has the edge here? Oliynykova shows strength on first serve returns.
• Under Pressure: Oleksandra Oliynykova saves 47.04% of breakpoints, compared to Mayar Sherif's 49.72%. In pressure situations, Sherif holds a slight advantage.
• Overall Performance: Over the past year, Oliynykova has a match-winning percentage of 71.05%, surpassing Sherif’s 61.54%. This indicates a stronger overall form for Oliynykova.
• Preferred Surface: Both players excel on clay with equal effectiveness, each boasting a 69% win rate. Yet, Oliynykova is weak on grass (0%), while Sherif struggles on indoor hard courts (25%).
• Match Level: Sherif performs slightly better in higher-level ITF tournaments, winning 78% compared to Oliynykova's 72.97% in similar events.
• Direct Competition: In their only prior encounter, Oliynykova defeated Sherif in straight sets on clay. Could history repeat itself on the same surface?
• Opponent Quality: Oliynykova has faced players ranked around 255, while Sherif has competed against stronger opposition, with an average rank of 205.
• Deciding Set Performance: If the match extends to a deciding set, Sherif has a better success rate, claiming 58% of such sets, compared to Oliynykova's 52%.

Editorial Prediction (November 9, 2025, UTC):

An analysis of the stats reveals a keen competition between Oleksandra Oliynykova and Mayar Sherif. Despite Sherif's superior second serve performance and pressure handling abilities, Oliynykova compensates with a stronger overall match-winning history and an impressive record against Sherif in their head-to-head matchups.

Both players share a preference for clay, leveling the playing field. However, Oliynykova is particularly effective in returning first serves, giving her an edge on rallies. Sherif's experience against tougher competition might offer her strategic insight, but Oliynykova's past triumph over Sherif cannot be overlooked.

Taking all factors into consideration, Oleksandra Oliynykova is slightly favored to win the upcoming match. Her track record of success against Sherif and consistency in match-winning form tip the scales in her favor.