Maria Sakkari vs Zeynep Sonmez Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Maria Sakkari has a slight edge over Zeynep Sonmez in second serve performance recently, winning 42.54% of points compared to Sonmez's 41.86%.
• When it comes to winning opponent's second serve points, Zeynep Sonmez has a marginal advantage, achieving 48.98%, whereas Sakkari has 48.61%.
• Zeynep Sonmez also outperforms Sakkari on first serve returns, scoring 31.87% against Sakkari's 30.09%.
• Is breakpoint saving a critical factor? Maria Sakkari might hold a small advantage, saving 52.13% compared to Sonmez's 49.06%.
• Who has been more successful overall? Over the past year, Zeynep Sonmez has a better win rate, winning 56.14% of her matches compared to Sakkari's 45.10%.
• On clay, Sakkari excels with a career win percentage of 63%, while Sonmez is at her best on hard courts at 63%.
• Despite Maria Sakkari's experience on the Main tour, her win percentage is only 34.78%, while Zeynep Sonmez has been more successful with 61.29% on the same tour level.
• In direct matchups, Zeynep Sonmez has been victorious against Maria Sakkari once, without a single loss or set lost to Sakkari.
• Over the past year, Sakkari has faced tougher opponents, with an average rank of 70.22, compared to Sonmez's average opponent rank of 145.79.
• If this match extends to a deciding set, Sakkari has a slight statistical advantage, having secured 50% of her deciding sets, compared to Sonmez's 47%.

Editorial Prediction (October 18, 2025, UTC):

Considering recent form and performance statistics, both Maria Sakkari and Zeynep Sonmez exhibit strengths in different areas. While Sakkari shows proficiency in handling pressure during crucial moments like breakpoints and possesses a better second serve performance, Sonmez displays a consistent return game and overall match win rate.

Despite Sakkari's experience competing against higher-ranked opponents and her ability to win tight, deciding sets, her overall success rate falls short in comparison to Sonmez's recent achievements and direct H2H win. Sonmez's success in previous encounters, combined with her efficient return statistics, may provide the confidence and edge needed to prevail again.

Given these factors, Zeynep Sonmez is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming face-off against Maria Sakkari.