Martina Okalova vs Hibah Shaikh Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Okalova has a slight edge, winning 37.77% of points compared to Shaikh's 37%.
• When it comes to returning opponents' second serves, Shaikh is slightly ahead, with 55.9% compared to Okalova's 54.17%.
• In first serve returns, Okalova outperforms, securing 40.33% over Shaikh's 38.07% success rate.
• Which player performs better under pressure? Shaikh saves 43.67% of breakpoints, offering a stronger defense than Okalova’s 39.47%.
• In terms of match wins over the past year, Shaikh has a marginally better win percentage at 54.55%, versus Okalova's 53.33%.
• Okalova excels on clay courts with a career win percentage of 62%, whereas Shaikh prefers hard courts, with a 59% win rate.
• They’ve faced each other once, with Okalova emerging victorious. In that match, all three sets were contested, reflecting a possibly close match-up.
• Okalova generally wins more deciding sets with a 46% success rate, whereas Shaikh converts only 36% of those opportunities.
• Okalova's breakpoint conversion is slightly lower, at 44.39%, compared to Shaikh's more efficient 50% conversion rate.

Editorial Prediction (June 18, 2025, UTC):

The matchup between Martina Okalova and Shaikh appears well-balanced, with each player displaying unique strengths. Okalova demonstrates a slightly superior second serve performance and is more proficient when returning first serves.

Shaikh, however, shows resilience under pressure, excelling in saving breakpoints and has a slightly better overall win percentage over the past year. While both players have their preferred surfaces, Okalova’s recent win between them suggests a potential advantage.

Taking into account their head-to-head record and Okalova's performance in deciding sets, she might have a psychological edge. However, Shaikh's breakpoint conversion and pressure handling abilities cannot be dismissed.

Based on these factors, Okalova appears to have a marginal edge as the likely winner of their upcoming encounter.