Raluca Georgiana Serban vs Hibah Shaikh Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Out of the two, Raluca Georgiana Serban shows a slight edge in second serve success, capturing 38.22% compared to Hibah Shaikh's 35.15% over the past six months.
• On returning the opponent's second serve, Hibah Shaikh slightly surpasses Raluca Georgiana Serban with a win percentage of 54.83% versus 53.63%.
• When returning first serves, Hibah Shaikh once again has a marginal advantage, succeeding 38.10% of the time compared to Serban's 35.60%.
• In terms of handling pressure, Serban excels at saving breakpoints, managing to do so 51.00% of the time, while Shaikh saves 42.45% of the time.
• Considering overall match success over the past year, Hibah Shaikh has a superior win rate of 61.54% over Raluca Georgiana Serban's 50.82%.
• Is there a favorite surface for either player? Hibah Shaikh thrives on clay with a 60% win rate, as opposed to Serban's best performance on hard courts with a 60% success rate.
• In tournaments above $10K, Shaikh has a slightly better win percentage at 55.56% compared to Serban's 50.00% over the past year.
• Examining opponent quality, Serban often faces more formidable opponents, averaging an opponent rank of 291.84, whereas Shaikh's opponents average a rank of 401.31.
• If the match extends to a deciding set, Serban again has a slight upper hand, winning 52% of such sets compared to Shaikh's 46% over the last 12 months.

Editorial Prediction (October 8, 2025, UTC):

Analyzing recent second serve performances, Raluca Georgiana Serban holds a slight advantage over Hibah Shaikh, which could be crucial in pivotal moments.

Despite Hibah Shaikh showcasing better return statistics overall, Serban's ability to save breakpoints more effectively might tip the scales in her favor.

Serban's consistent performance against higher-ranked opponents and strong track record in deciding sets provides her with a strategic edge in this matchup.

While both players excel on different surfaces, this particular contest does not appear to favor either surface-wise.

Factoring in these performance trends, Raluca Georgiana Serban seems to have a marginally higher likelihood of winning the upcoming tennis match.