Marin Cilic vs Daniel Merida Aguilar Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing recent performances offers insights into which player might have an edge in the upcoming tennis match. Over the past six months, Aguilar has won only 38.37% of points on their second serve, trailing behind Cilic, who has managed to secure 49.26%. This disparity in second serve performance often correlates with match outcome predictions, highlighting Cilic's potential upper hand in this aspect.

In terms of return games, Aguilar exhibits a stronger form, winning 52.02% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Cilic’s 46.25%. When examining first serve return success, Aguilar again comes out on top with 29.52%, while Cilic records a slightly lower 19.72%. These statistics are critical when determining the favored player in this head-to-head competition.

Under pressure, Cilic demonstrates resilience, saving 59.3% of breakpoints recently, surpassing Aguilar, who saves 49.8%. Such statistics can influence in-game betting decisions when anticipating critical points. Additionally, Aguilar has a break-point conversion rate of 38.06%, outdoing Cilic's 27.78%, an essential factor during decisive moments in matches.

Considering their overall performance in the past year, Aguilar has won 60.53% of their matches (W/L 46/30), marginally ahead of Cilic, who stands at 55% (W/L 11/9). These figures provide a comprehensive look at their competitive form, albeit at different levels of play.

Their preferred surfaces also play a role; Aguilar shines most on clay, with a 58% win rate (W/L 95/69), but struggles on indoor hard courts. Conversely, Cilic dominates on grass with a 72% win rate (W/L 85/33), but shows a slightly weaker performance on clay.

Examining player levels, Aguilar's main exposure has been in Challenger/ITF tournaments, winning 44.74% of matches (W/L 17/21), whereas Cilic competes more in the Main tour, achieving a 61.54% win rate (W/L 8/5). The event level greatly influences relative comparisons and potential predictions.

In deciding sets, which could be critical for live predictions, Cilic boasts a superior win percentage at 63%, compared to Aguilar’s 50% over the past year. Moreover, when considering the quality of opponents faced, Aguilar has battled against those averaging a rank of 391.57, whereas Cilic's opponents have averaged a rank of 127.85, providing context for analyzing their performances.

Given these statistics, Cilic’s consistent performance across various aspects, particularly his resilience under pressure and superiority in deciding sets, suggests he holds the advantage in this upcoming match.