They have played 3 sets in total, with Caroline Garcia winning 2 and Sonay Kartal winning 1. The last match between Caroline Garcia and Sonay Kartal was at the Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati, 08-08-2025, Round: R1, Surface: Hard, with Caroline Garcia getting the victory 5-7 6-4 6-3.
Recent second serve performance: Kartal recently achieved a 40.98% success rate on second serve points, slightly surpassing Garcia's 40.41%.
Return game statistics: Kartal has dominated with 45.54% of opponent's second serve return points, while Garcia captured 42.39%.
First serve return strength: Kartal's return efficiency stands at 33.96% compared to Garcia's 30.04%.
Performance under pressure: Kartal saved 48.02% of breakpoints, outshining Garcia’s 38.98% save rate.
Win/loss ratio over the last year: Kartal displayed a strong form with a 68.97% success rate, whereas Garcia reached 30.77%.
Surface specialization: Kartal excels most on indoor hard courts with a 79% win rate but is less effective on grass with 57%. Garcia's strength appears on grass with a 64% win rate while her less favorable surface is hard courts at 54%.
Player level comparisons: Kartal mainly competes in Challengers/ITF events and holds an 81.25% win rate. Garcia, playing in Masters series, has a 42.86% success rate.
Opponent ranking analysis: Kartal faced opponents with an average rank of 149.14, while Garcia's competition averaged a rank of 63.38.
Deciding set performance: Kartal won 62% of deciding sets in the last year, whereas Garcia has not won any.
Break point conversion: Kartal converted 39.61% of break opportunities, higher than Garcia's 34.21%.
Editorial Prediction (August 8, 2025, UTC):
In recent months, Kartal has shown a marginal advantage in second serve effectiveness and return game, key elements in a tightly contested match. Her ability to consistently win a greater share of points against opponents' serves further enhances her position.
Under pressure, Kartal excels, saving nearly half of all breakpoints against her, compared to Garcia's lower save rate. This resilience is a pivotal strength, especially in tight match scenarios.
Despite Garcia's experience playing in higher-tier events and against more formidable opponents, Kartal's adaptability and strong performance on preferred surfaces such as indoor hard courts favor her in this head-to-head. Additionally, Kartal's success in deciding sets offers another dimension indicative of her competitive edge.
Assessing surface specialization and break point conversion rates further supports the likelihood of Kartal outperforming Garcia.
Based on these considerations, Kartal is projected to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.
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C. Garcia vs S. Kartal H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions