Rose Marie Nijkamp vs Maria Shmakova Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Nijkamp has shown a stronger second serve performance recently, winning 38.6% of their second serve points, slightly ahead of Shmakova's 36.11%. Could this slight edge contribute to a match win?
• In return games, Nijkamp also leads, winning 58.68% of their opponent's second serve points compared to Shmakova's 57.56%.
• When returning first serves, Nijkamp again has the advantage, with a 36.13% success rate versus Shmakova's 33.33%.
• Despite the return game edge, under pressure, Shmakova excels by saving 50.68% of breakpoints, surpassing Nijkamp’s 43.75% breakpoint save rate.
• According to last year's performance, Nijkamp has a higher match win rate at 63.33%, compared to Shmakova's 55.26%, showing stronger overall performance.
• Both players have their best surface on clay, with Shmakova having a slightly better win percentage of 65% compared to Nijkamp's 62% on this surface. Shmakova also performs better on hard surfaces.
• Nijkamp has faced opponents with a higher average ranking (152.87), suggesting more competitive experience compared to Shmakova's average opponent ranking of 477.93.
• In deciding sets, Nijkamp demonstrates remarkable resilience, winning 80% compared to Shmakova’s 33% win rate in similar scenarios.
• Both players are nearly equal in breakpoint conversion rates, with Shmakova holding a marginal advantage at 36.36%, over Nijkamp’s 36.11%.

Editorial Prediction (July 15, 2025, UTC):

Nijkamp's slight lead in second serve performance and notable success in return games highlight their technical strengths on the court when it comes to capitalizing on opponent's serves.

Although Shmakova excels in saving breakpoints and has shown proficiency on both clay and hard courts, Nijkamp’s overall superior performance and experience playing higher-ranked opponents make them a formidable contender in matchups.

Considering the deciding set performances, where Nijkamp dominates, the likelihood swings in their favor if the match tightens.

Despite Shmakova’s competencies, Nijkamp’s all-around edge in performance metrics positions them as the probable winner of the upcoming tennis match.