Elise Mertens vs Lulu Sun Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent performance on second serve: Sun leads slightly with 44.92% of second serve points won compared to Mertens' 39.74%.
• Return game stats: Mertens has an edge over Sun with 51.1% of second serve return points won, while Sun stands at 48.29%.
• Under pressure: They are almost identical in saving breakpoints—Mertens at 50.5% and Sun at 50.49%.
• Match performance over the last year: Mertens has a higher winning percentage at 64.41% compared to Sun's 42.5%.
• Surface preference: Both players perform best on Hard courts, with Mertens at a 66% win rate and Sun at 65%.
• Player level impact: Mertens has mostly played on the Main tour (75% win rate), while Sun focused on the Masters series with a 40% win rate.
• Opponent quality: Mertens has faced tougher opponents, with an average rank of 65.49 compared to Sun's 124.8.
• Deciding set performance: Sun is more successful in deciding sets, winning 64% versus Mertens’ 45%.
• Breakpoint conversion: Mertens is just slightly better with a 32.75% conversion rate compared to Sun's 32.3%.

Editorial Prediction (August 27, 2025, UTC):

In an upcoming matchup between Mertens and Sun, a close examination of their recent performance metrics reveals critical insights that might influence the outcome.

Mertens' strength in return games and higher overall match win rate over the past year highlights her current form advantage, especially given the higher-caliber opponents she has faced.

However, Sun's superior performance in deciding sets could be a decisive factor if the match extends to a final set.

Despite the close nature of some statistics, Mertens’ consistent higher performance against tougher opponents and her experience on the Main tour might give her the edge in securing a win in this encounter.