Dan Martin vs Tennyson Whiting Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When analyzing the upcoming tennis match between Martin and Whiting, various performance metrics provide insight into potential outcomes. In terms of surface preferences, Martin's career performance is strongest on clay courts, boasting a win percentage of 54% (W/L 21/18), while Whiting's most favorable surface is hard courts, with an 18% win percentage (W/L 7/32). This implies that Martin will likely seek to capitalize on any clay court advantages, although the match will be played on a hard court surface, which may slightly favor Whiting despite his relatively lower performance metrics overall.

Evaluating their serve and return statistics, Whiting showcases better figures with 50% of second serve points won compared to Martin's 42.48% over recent months. However, Martin demonstrates a superior ability to persevere under pressure, with a 54.04% breakpoint save rate relative to Whiting’s 46.15%. These capabilities under pressure are valuable indicators in forecasting live match dynamics.

In terms of return game prowess, Whiting again edges ahead by winning 54.9% of his opponent's second serve points, outmatching Martin's 46.27%. For return on first serves, Whiting also maintains the upper hand with 30.91% compared to Martin's 25.11%. Breakpoint conversion rates further underscore this pattern, as Whiting's conversion is at an impressive 45.45%, overshadowing Martin's 28.47%.

The head-to-head history between these two players denotes Martin's dominance. They have previously encountered each other once, with Martin emerging triumphant with a straight-set victory of 6-4, 6-0 at the M 15 Cancun event. This history reinforces Martin's psychological advantage heading into this matchup.

In summary, while Whiting presents superior serve and return statistics, as well as breakpoint conversion metrics, Martin holds an advantage in direct head-to-head encounters and psychological resilience in high-pressure scenarios. Furthermore, Martin's overall match win record over the past year is significantly more favorable, with a 50% win ratio compared to Whiting's 0%. Based on these comprehensive statistical insights favoring Martin’s overall consistency and previous success against Whiting, Martin is predicted to secure victory in their upcoming encounter.