Rodionova v Sharapova

Maria Sharapova takes it, 11–2 on categories

Sharapova wins on first-serve points won %. Rodionova’s case rests on double faults, but it isn’t enough to swing it. WTA Tour 2013: Rodionova 9 matches, Sharapova 44 matches.

• Sharapova has the better first-serve points won %: 71.8 to Rodionova’s 61.2.
• Sharapova averages 3.8 aces a match to Rodionova’s 1 — 3.8 times as many.
• Sharapova has the better sets won %: 80 to Rodionova’s 31.6.
• Sharapova ranks 3rd of 87 in WTA Tour 2013 for first-serve points won %.
• Sharapova ranks 4th of 31 in WTA Tour 2013 for titles per match.
• Winners’ edge: Sharapova’s team won 84%, Rodionova’s team won 22% of the matches they played.
• Longevity: Sharapova has 44 matches, Rodionova 9 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Small sample: Rodionova (9 matches) — treat the averages with care.

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