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Tennis Match Statistics

Analyze your match performance with service rating, return rating, dominance ratio, serve effectiveness, and break point conversion. These metrics reveal patterns that predict outcomes and highlight strengths.

Concept Fundamentals
Composite serve metric
Service Rating
Serve effectiveness
Winners / UE
Dominance Ratio
Aggression vs errors
Conversion %
Break Points
Clutch performance
Match analysis
Application
Performance review
Calculate Your Match StatsUse the calculator below for racket and tennis metrics

🎾 Why This Metric Matters

Why It Matters

Match statistics help players and coaches identify strengths and weaknesses. Service rating and dominance ratio are strong predictors of match outcome. Break point conversion often decides close matches.

How It's Applied

Enter your match stats: aces, double faults, first-serve %, first-serve points won, second-serve points won, break points saved/faced, winners, unforced errors, and total points. The calculator computes service rating, return rating, dominance ratio, serve effectiveness, and overall performance.

Key Insights

  • Service rating 70+ = elite serving
  • Dominance ratio > 1.0 = clean hitting
  • Break point conversion often decides close matches
  • First-serve % and 1st-serve points won are strongest predictors

📋 Quick Examples — Click to Load

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Service Rating
67.2
Return Rating
32.8
Dominance Ratio
1.94
Serve Effectiveness
50.7
BP Conversion
67%
Overall
100/100

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.

🎾 Grand Slam Facts

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Roger Federer held a 70%+ first-serve points won for most of his career.

— ATP

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Dominance ratio above 1.5 is common among top 10 players.

— Ubitennis

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Elite servers save 70%+ of break points. Isner and Karlović excel here.

— ATP

Tennis match statistics reveal performance patterns that predict outcomes. Service rating combines first-serve %, first-serve points won, second-serve points won, and double-fault penalty. Dominance ratio (winners ÷ unforced errors) indicates aggressive play. Break point conversion often decides close matches. Elite players achieve 70+ service rating and 1.5+ dominance ratio.

70%
Elite 1st Serve %
1.5
Target Dominance Ratio
67%
BP Save Rate (Good)
0.8
DR Below = Defensive

Sources: ATP, Ubitennis, Hawk-Eye, IBM.

Key Takeaways

  • • First-serve % and first-serve points won are the strongest predictors of match outcome.
  • • Dominance ratio > 1.0 means more winners than errors; elite players exceed 1.5.
  • • Break point conversion often decides close matches. Saving 60%+ when serving is solid.
  • • Serve+1 (first shot after serve) success is critical. Top players win 70%+ of points when landing first serve and following up aggressively.

Did You Know?

🔢 A 70% first-serve with 75% points won is considered elite. Most ATP pros land 60–65% first serves.
📊 The dominance ratio (winners/UE) indicates aggressive play. Nadal and Djokovic often exceed 1.5.
💡 Break point conversion often decides close matches. Saving 70%+ of break points when serving is elite.
🌍 IBM and Hawk-Eye provide real-time stats at Grand Slams. Court positioning and rally length are analyzed.
📈 The serve+1 forehand down the line is a key pattern. Top players win 70%+ when they land first serve and follow up aggressively.
🎯 Double faults reduce service rating. A penalty of (DF/points)×100 is applied to the formula.

How Does Match Stats Analysis Work?

Service Rating

SR = (1st% × 1st won) + (2nd% × 2nd won) − (DF/points)×100. Combines serve effectiveness with double-fault penalty.

Dominance Ratio

DR = Winners ÷ Unforced Errors. Above 1.0 means clean hitting. Elite players exceed 1.5.

Break Point Conversion

BP Saved / BP Faced × 100 when serving. Converting 40%+ when receiving is strong. Saving 60%+ when serving is solid.

Expert Tips

Prioritize first-serve percentage. Landing 65%+ first serves gives you more control of the point.
Track winners vs unforced errors. A dominance ratio above 1.0 indicates you're dictating play.
Practice break point scenarios. These often decide close matches. Stay aggressive on key points.
Use serve+1 patterns. The first shot after the serve is critical. Follow up aggressively when you land the first serve.

Performance Rating Benchmarks

MetricEliteGoodAverage
Service Rating70+55–70<55
Dominance Ratio1.5+1.0–1.5<1.0
BP Save %70%+60–70%<60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is service rating in tennis?

Service rating combines first-serve %, first-serve points won, second-serve points won, and double-fault penalty. Formula: SR = (1st% × 1st won) + (2nd% × 2nd won) − (DF/points)×100. Elite players score 70+.

What is dominance ratio?

Dominance ratio = Winners ÷ Unforced Errors. Above 1.0 means you hit more winners than errors. Top pros often exceed 1.5. A ratio below 0.8 suggests defensive or error-prone play.

What is a good break point conversion rate?

Saving 60%+ of break points faced is solid. Converting 40%+ when receiving is strong. In close matches, break point conversion often decides the outcome. Elite servers save 70%+ on break points.

What is serve effectiveness?

Serve effectiveness = First-serve % × First-serve points won % ÷ 100. A 70% first-serve with 75% points won gives 52.5. Values above 50 indicate dominant serving.

How do tennis analytics predict match outcomes?

First-serve percentage and first-serve points won are the strongest predictors. Serve+1 (first shot after serve) success is critical. IBM and Hawk-Eye provide real-time stats. Dominance ratio indicates aggressive play style.

What stats matter most in a tennis match?

First-serve %, first-serve points won, break point conversion, and winners-to-errors ratio. A 70% first-serve with 75% points won is elite. Break points often decide close matches. Dominance ratio &gt; 1.0 shows clean hitting.

Key Statistics

70%
Elite 1st Serve %
1.5
Target Dominance Ratio
67%
Good BP Save Rate
120
Typical Points/Match

Official Data Sources

⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only. Stats are estimates based on standard formulas. Match outcomes depend on many factors. Not a substitute for professional coaching or analysis.

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