Cem Ilkel vs Mert Alkaya Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent competitive play over the past six months, Ilkel has demonstrated a slightly superior performance on second serves, winning 45.76% of the points compared to Alkaya's 44.27%. This small differential may seem marginal, but second serve performance is a significant predictor of match outcomes in professional tennis. Meanwhile, their return game shows Alkaya with a slight edge, having secured 43.78% of points on opponents’ second serves, while Ilkel managed 40.85%. Notably, Alkaya also leads in handling first serve returns, with a proficiency of 26.54% against Ilkel's 24.98%, providing insights into which player might have the return advantage in their head-to-head matchup.

Their under-pressure statistics are virtually identical; Ilkel has saved 51.08% of breakpoints, while Alkaya has saved 51.07%. Such statistics could be crucial for strategies around in-game betting. Over the last year, the two players have shown distinct overall performances, with Ilkel achieving a 57.89% win rate, contrasting Alkaya’s higher achievement of 66.13%. This broader performance metric enables a meaningful head-to-head prediction, characterizing Alkaya as potentially stronger based on recent win percentages.

Examining their preference for playing surfaces, both Ilkel and Alkaya have their best records on Hard courts, each with a 62% win rate. However, their performance drops significantly on less favorable surfaces, with Ilkel particularly struggling on Grass (10%) and Alkaya on indoor hard courts (0%). This evaluation of surface compatibility is a helpful guide in gauging which player is probably more adaptable to the current conditions. Delving into the level of competition, both individuals have predominantly participated in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K events in the past year, indicating relatively similar exposure to competitive play.

Historically, in head-to-head matchups, Ilkel holds an advantage, having beaten Alkaya in their previous encounter during the M 15 Zahra semifinals with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. With an average match duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes across their head-to-head encounters, Ilkel has shown the ability to clinch deciding sets, winning in 55% of such scenarios compared to Alkaya's 47%. Similarly, Ilkel succeeded in their only deciding set head-to-head battle against Alkaya.

When assessing opponent quality faced in the last 12 months, Ilkel has played competitors with an average rank of 392.02 while Alkaya's opponents have averaged a rank of 290.05, indicating that Alkaya might be accustomed to stronger competition. Breakpoint conversion rates further illustrate the players' competitive edge. Alkaya boasts a slight advantage, converting 34.29% of opportunities versus Ilkel’s 32.74%. To predict the outcome of their upcoming match, taking into account Ilkel’s past head-to-head success and recent competitive stats, Ilkel might be slightly favored to win this match.