Maria Sharapova vs Aryna Sabalenka — Tianjin Final
Sharapova M.
Maria Sharapova defeated Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 in the Tianjin final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Sharapova claimed a first win over Aryna Sabalenka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Maria Sharapova edged Aryna Sabalenka in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | Shenzhen | QF | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-1 4-2 RET |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (69 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadSabalenka A.: 8 days rest · 4 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About