Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Elise Mertens Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing the current form of Sasnovich and Mertens reveals intriguing insights, particularly regarding their respective performances on the second serve. In the last six months, Sasnovich has secured 38.83% of points on her second serve, while Mertens holds a slightly higher percentage with 41.03%. This difference, though marginal, plays a significant role in predicting match outcomes.

In terms of return game statistics, Sasnovich has demonstrated a superior capacity to win second serve points from opponents, with a win percentage of 53.19%, whereas Mertens trails with 49.14%. When it comes to first serve returns, Sasnovich again leads with 33.13% compared to Mertens' 26.98%, adding a notable edge in predicting their head-to-head matchups.

Under pressure, both players have shown the ability to save break points, with Sasnovich at 48.4% and Mertens slightly better at 50.41%. This metric is particularly valuable for live betting predictions. Sasnovich's ability to convert break point opportunities stands at 42.11%, distinctly higher than Mertens' 31.94%, offering insight into potential game-turning moments.

The performance overview over the past year positions Mertens slightly ahead of Sasnovich in terms of match wins, holding a win percentage of 57.41% compared to Sasnovich's 56.86%. However, Sasnovich leads on her preferred indoor hard surfaces, boasting a win record of 68%, while Mertens has her greatest success on hard courts at 66%.

In head-to-head encounters, both players have won three matches each out of their six past meetings. However, Sasnovich has garnered slight supremacy in set victories, leading 9-7. The average match duration between the two is 1:39:50, indicating closely-contested encounters. Notably, Mertens has triumphed in three out of four deciding sets, although Sasnovich has claimed both tiebreaks played between them.

When examining the level of opponents faced, Mertens has encountered a higher caliber of competition, with an average opponent ranking of 65.41, compared to Sasnovich's average opponent ranking of 149.59. This suggests that Mertens might have been more rigorously tested, potentially preparing her for high-pressure matches.

Finally, considering all recent form statistics, match conditions, and head-to-head dynamics, Mertens appears to have a slight edge over Sasnovich. While both players are closely matched, the expectation based on available data points towards Mertens potentially securing victory in their upcoming encounter.