Taro Daniel vs Marat Sharipov (RUS) Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past six months, Daniel has a slight edge in second serve performance, winning 45.16% of points compared to (RUS)'s 43.28%. Could this advantage influence the overall match outcome? It might.
• Analyzing return game stats, (RUS) performs better on their opponent's second serve, capturing 48.08%, while Daniel captures 43.8%. This suggests (RUS) could dominate in return games.
• First serve return statistics favor (RUS) marginally, with 25.07% compared to Daniel's 22.27%. Will this minor difference impact the match's direction? Potentially.
• Under pressure, Daniel excels slightly more, saving 55.63% of breakpoints against (RUS)'s 53.27%. This could be crucial in tight match situations.
• Looking at recent performances over the last year, Daniel has won 42.31% of matches, while (RUS) hasn’t won any. This could suggest Daniel has more competitive experience.
• Daniel has faced opponents with an average rank of 230.87 over the past year, implying a stronger competition level than unspecified data for (RUS).
• If the match advances to a deciding set, Daniel's track record at winning 31% of such sets may give him an advantage, whereas (RUS) has not succeeded in any.
• Converting breakpoints, (RUS) is slightly better with 36.23%, while Daniel converts 33.75%. This could indicate (RUS) might capitalize on break opportunities more often.

Editorial Prediction (September 7, 2025, UTC):

Assessing recent form, Daniel shows a slight edge in winning second serve points, which could be a critical deciding factor in tight situations. Daniel's ability to save breakpoints effectively suggests he may handle pressure better in pivotal moments.

(RUS) demonstrates a stronger return game, especially against second serves, which could prove advantageous. However, the former has yet to translate this into match wins over the last year, hinting at a possible struggle in translating strengths into match points.

When matches extend to deciding sets, Daniel's tendency to win these tightly contested battles adds further weight in his favor. Although (RUS) performs slightly better in breakpoint conversions, this may not suffice against Daniel's greater competitive experience and recent success rate.

Overall, based on current performance patterns, streaks, and competition levels, Daniel is more likely to triumph in this upcoming match.