James Story vs Marat Sharipov (RUS) Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows James Story slightly ahead with 45.27% success, compared to Marat Sharipov's 43.52%. Could this give James an edge in service games?
• On return games, Marat Sharipov excels by winning 47.60% of points against opponents' second serves, compared to James Story's 44.39%.
• Both players are closely matched in first-serve returns, with James at 25.51% and Marat at 24.45%. Will this area be a decisive factor?
• Under pressure, James Story has a marginally better breakpoint save rate of 54.13%, over Marat's 53.31%.
• Over the past year, James has a slightly better overall match win rate of 64.94%, with Marat very close at 64.47%.
• Both players perform best on Hard courts with a win rate of 68%. However, how will the surface impact their upcoming match?
• James played more frequently in Futures/Satellites tournaments with a 69.12% win rate, while Marat competed more in Challengers/ITF with a 60.00% win rate. Does the level of competition impact the outcome?
• The quality of opponents faced varies, with James playing against an average rank of 420 and Marat against 391.53.
• In deciding sets, Marat Sharipov has a better track record, winning 72%, against James Story's 56%. Could this be crucial if the match is tight?

Editorial Prediction (October 30, 2025, UTC):

James Story has a slight edge in second-serve performance, potentially allowing him to hold his service games more effectively against Marat Sharipov.

However, Marat Sharipov compensates with superior second-serve return stats, which might put pressure on James's serve.

When facing breakpoints, both players exhibit similar resilience, with James being just slightly ahead. This reflects their capacity to perform under duress.

Surface-wise, both are well-suited to Hard courts, leveling the playing field regarding surface effects.

While James competes at a higher frequency in lower-tier tournaments, Marat is more exposed to higher competition levels, possibly granting him a competitive edge.

If the match extends into a deciding set, Marat Sharipov's stronger performance in such scenarios indicates he could outlast James.

Considering all factors, Marat Sharipov is likely to emerge victorious, especially if it comes down to crucial, tight moments in the match.