Ivashka vs Sharipov Prediction 13 September 2026
🔊 The final of the Shanghai Challenger on outdoor hard courts brings together Ilya Ivashka and Marat Sharipov. Both players arrive at the deciding match in good form, and the statistics from their recent meetings suggest a tense finish to the tournament. The final will test the consistency of both players.
Head-to-Head
📊 Ilya Ivashka and Marat Sharipov have no previous meetings on record.
Head-to-head statistics Ivashka - Sharipov
Ilya Ivashka Player Overview
Ilya Ivashka has moved through the draw in confident fashion, winning his last three matches - against Bernard Tomic, Yi Zhou and Luca Castelnuovo. Over his last 10 matches he has seven wins and two defeats, reflecting solid consistency across that stretch. On average he wins more than half of games (56%) and sets (64%), with an overall points-won percentage of 54%. On serve, Ivashka holds 74% of his service games, which is a strong figure at this level. A further positive is his record in opening sets: he has won the first set in four consecutive matches at the current tournament.
Match Results: Ilya Ivashka
Marat Sharipov Player Overview
Marat Sharipov is also in good form, with seven wins from his last eight matches, including victories over Taro Daniel, Omar Jasika and Pavel Kotov during the tournament. Over his last ten matches he has won seven and lost three. His average games-won percentage matches his opponent's at 56%, and his sets-won percentage is marginally higher at 68%. However, his hold rate is notably lower at 38%, which could be a factor against an opponent like Ivashka. His points-won percentage, though, is level with his opponent's at 54%.
Match Results: Marat Sharipov
Key factors
- Ilya Ivashka has won 6 of his last 7 matches.
- Both players have similar records in games and sets won, pointing to an even contest.
- Ilya Ivashka has come through the recent rounds in Shanghai without a defeat.
- Ilya Ivashka has lost only 2 of his last 10 matches.
Expected scenario
The final looks set to be a close contest - both players are in good form and their numbers are similar across most key metrics. Neither has a clear edge in controlling the tempo of play, which increases the likelihood of an even scoreline across sets or long sets without either player dominating.
Match Result Prediction
Ilya Ivashka's recent matches point to consistent results - and it is precisely such runs that often prove the deciding factor when picking a finalist's winner.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both players arrive at the final on good winning runs with similar records in points won and sets won. However, Ilya Ivashka holds the edge in serve hold percentage - a particularly important factor on hard courts. Given the trend of strong recent performances, the pick is Ilya Ivashka to Win.
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Betting Tips: Ilya Ivashka - Marat Sharipov
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