Alice Gillan vs Marcella Cruz Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In second serve performance over the past six months, Gillan leads Cruz by winning 36.03% of points compared to Cruz's 30.15%. Could this give Gillan the edge in the match?
• Gillan excels in return games as well, winning 49.16% of points on opponents' second serves, compared to Cruz's 36.36%. First serve return stats also favor Gillan with 36.69% to Cruz's 30.04%.
• Under pressure, Gillan has saved 45.86% of breakpoints, outperforming Cruz's 32.88%, indicating better resilience in crucial match moments.
• When it comes to overall success, Gillan has won 64.15% of his matches in the past year, whereas Cruz has won 52.17%.
• Both players perform best on Hard courts, but Gillan boasts a higher win percentage of 56% compared to Cruz's 53% on this surface.
• At similar tournament levels (Challengers/ITF > $10K), Cruz has a slight edge with a 53.85% win rate over Gillan's 53.33%.
• Cruz faces tougher opponents on average, playing against those ranked 261.61, while Gillan's opponents are lower-ranked at 414.04.
• In deciding sets, Gillan shows superior performance, winning 47% compared to Cruz's 38%.
• Cruz converts breakpoints more effectively at 39.13%, whereas Gillan's conversion rate is 35.33%.

Editorial Prediction (May 13, 2025, UTC):

Assessing the recent performance data, Gillan appears to have the upper hand in this upcoming match. His proficiency on returns, particularly against second serves, highlights a significant advantage.

Matching well under pressure, Gillan's breakpoint-saving ability surpasses Cruz's, suggesting a better capacity to maintain composure during critical moments.

With superior overall match win rates and experience against a lower-ranked field, Gillan seems poised for success in this encounter.

However, it's worth noting Cruz's edge in breakpoint conversion, which could play a decisive role if the match becomes tightly contested with many break opportunities.

Taking into account all available statistics, Gillan is the likely winner of this tennis match.