Tina Nadine Smith vs Sofia Shapatava Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In the past 6 months, Smith has a slight edge in second serve points, winning 43.34% compared to Shapatava's 40.63%.
• For return games, Shapatava leads slightly, winning 50.22% of second serve return points, compared to Smith's 47.83%.
• Smith shows a small advantage on first serve returns, securing 32.21% while Shapatava wins 30.6%.
• Under pressure, Smith has a higher breakpoint save rate at 50.23% compared to Shapatava's 47.43%.
• Overall match win rate over the past year is in Shapatava's favor at 60.87% versus Smith’s 57.81%.
• Considering surface preference, Shapatava is slightly stronger on grass with a win rate of 67% against Smith’s 62%.
• In terms of competition level, Shapatava has excelled more in Futures/Satellites matches, winning 65.31%, whereas Smith focuses on Challengers/ITF, achieving a 61.02% win rate.
• Direct head-to-head results favor Smith, who leads 1-0 and has won all sets and the tiebreak played between them.
• Smith has contested more matches against higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 385.45 compared to Shapatava's 403.82.
• If the match extends to a decider, Shapatava has a better track record, winning 63% of such sets, compared to Smith's 50%.
• In breakpoint conversion, Smith holds a slight advantage with 42.37% conversion, while Shapatava is at 39.37%.

Editorial Prediction (August 29, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Smith and Shapatava presents an interesting dynamic. Smith has shown slightly better performance in second serves and breakpoint saves over the recent months. However, Shapatava demonstrates stronger performance in returning second serves.

Historically, head-to-head encounters have favored Smith, who has secured all completed matches and tiebreaks. Furthermore, Smith benefits from slightly tougher competition over the past year, as evidenced by the average rank of opponents faced.

If the match progresses to a decisive set, Shapatava's superior success rate in such situations could shift momentum in her favor. Despite this, Smith's historical performance advantage and ability to convert breakpoints slightly more efficiently suggest she has the upper hand.

Taking all critical factors into account, Smith appears to have a marginal advantage and is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming tennis match.