Donna Vekic vs Elise Mertens Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• When comparing second serve performance over the past six months, Mertens holds a slight advantage, winning 40.09% of points compared to Vekic's 38.23%.
• Regarding return games in recent form, Vekic shows strength by winning 54.25% of opponents' second serve points, which surpasses Mertens’ 50.82%.
• For first serve returns, Mertens edges slightly ahead, winning 27.48% of points versus Vekic’s 26.58%.
• Looking at handling pressure during matches, Vekic has a small advantage with a 52.48% success rate in saving breakpoints, compared to Mertens' 50%.
• In terms of match win rates over the past year, Mertens is more successful, having won 64.91% of her matches, while Vekic has a 43.24% win rate.
• When considering surface performance, Vekic excels on grass with a 59% career win rate, whereas Mertens performs best on hard courts, winning 66% of the time.
• Vekic has played predominantly in Masters series, winning 40% of her matches, while Mertens has been more dominant on the Main tour, winning 76.92%.
• Head-to-head, Vekic has the upper hand, winning their only previous match and doing so in a deciding set.
• Both players have yet to play tiebreaks against each other, potentially indicating composure in regular games for both.
• What about deciding sets? Vekic has won 43% of her deciding sets over the last year, whereas Mertens has a slightly higher win rate at 50%.
• Recently, in breakpoint conversion, Vekic has been more efficient, converting 38.68% of opportunities compared to Mertens' 31.46%.
• When assessing opponent quality over the last year, Mertens has faced slightly tougher competition, with opponents averaging a rank of 54.74, compared to Vekic’s 61.78.

Editorial Prediction (August 20, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Vekic and Mertens presents an intriguing clash of styles, each with their specific strengths. Vekic's recent proficiency in break point conversion and slightly better record in saving breakpoints under pressure are compelling aspects of her game.

Mertens, however, dominates in career win percentages, particularly on hard courts, and has been more successful in recent matches overall. This edge could be influential if she can wield her first serve return efficiency effectively in the match.

As history shows, Vekic has the confidence of having won their previous encounter and also holds a minor edge in winning their deciding set, which could come into play if the match intensifies.

Given the points discussed and the current form, Mertens may be slightly favored to win this match, thanks to her overall better performance in recent tournaments and playing on her preferred surface.