Golubev v Istomin

Denis Istomin takes it, 11–3 on categories

Istomin wins on first serve in %. Golubev’s case rests on break points converted %, but it isn’t enough to swing it. ATP Tour career: Golubev 161 matches, Istomin 444 matches.

• Istomin averages 6.5 aces a match to Golubev’s 4.1 (56% more).
• Istomin averages 1.8 double faults a match to Golubev’s 3.2.
• Istomin has the better first serve in %: 65.4 to Golubev’s 59.
• Winners’ edge: Istomin’s team won 44%, Golubev’s team won 32% of the matches they played.
• Longevity: Istomin has 444 matches across 16 seasons, Golubev 161 in 9 — the averages matter more than the totals here.
• Not every stat was recorded for every match (titles, finals): those averages use only the games that logged them.

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