Irina Maria Bara vs Astra Sharma Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing second serve performance over the past six months, Astra Sharma has secured 42.72% of points on her second serve, whereas Irina Bara has managed 39.11%. This statistic is pivotal for predicting match outcomes as it often correlates with match prediction accuracy.

In terms of return game statistics, Sharma's performance shows she has won 48.8% of her opponent's second serve points, in contrast to Bara's superior 56.07%. This becomes even more evident in their first serve return statistics, with Bara achieving 40.56% compared to Sharma's 30.11%. The latter stat is particularly insightful for determining the favorite in this head-to-head match-up.

Examining their ability to handle pressure, particularly breakpoint scenarios, Sharma has saved 52.24% of breakpoints, while Bara has saved 46.67%. This efficiency under pressure is a useful metric for in-game betting predictions. Additionally, analyzing their season performance, Sharma has won 47.46% of her matches (W/L 28/31), while Bara has a higher win rate at 54.41% (W/L 37/31).

The players' surface preferences show intriguing patterns. Both show a strong inclination towards clay, with Bara winning 63% of her matches on this surface compared to Sharma's 62%. However, their grass performance diverges significantly—Bara has won only 29%, starkly contrasting with Sharma's 45%. Their player level tournaments also provide context. Sharma and Bara have both participated mainly in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, where they've secured 50% and 56.67% of matches, respectively.

Past encounters between the two players add another layer to predictions. In head-to-head matches, Sharma has emerged victorious in their sole encounter, capturing both sets played. Notably, this lone match transpired at the French Open in June 2021, where Sharma triumphed with a 7-6(5), 6-2 victory. This history may serve as a psychological advantage going into this match.

Regarding deciding set performance, Bara appears more adept, with a 55% win rate over the past year, as opposed to Sharma's 48%. Sharma has faced more formidable opponents with an average rank of 215.1 compared to Bara's 376.18. Furthermore, break point conversion statistics further differentiate the two, with Bara converting 45.56% of opportunities compared to Sharma's 33.75%, hinting at Bara's potential edge in critical match junctures.

Considering all statistical analyses across these performance metrics, past encounters, and player tendencies, the upcoming tennis match leans slightly in favor of Irina Bara as the likely victor. Her superior return game, break point conversion, and recent form advantage point to an edge over Astra Sharma in this competitive face-off.