
Taro Daniel defeated Alexander Shevchenko 3-6 6-0 in the Bratislava final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Shevchenko came in ranked #89, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Taro Daniel had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 5 on clay. Taro Daniel claimed a first win over Alexander Shevchenko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | Chengdu | QF | hard | Alexander Shevchenko | 7-6 3-6 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (35 vs 24). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shevchenko A.: 5 days rest · 2 matches, 37 games (7d) · Daniel T.: 1 day rest · 2 matches, 49 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About