Melisa Ercan vs Diletta Cherubini Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Comparing recent second serve performance, Ercan is behind Cherubini, winning 35.71% versus 37.52%. Can this give Cherubini the edge?
• When it comes to return games, Ercan leads by winning 53.68% of second serve points, surpassing Cherubini who wins 50.06%.
• For first serve returns, Cherubini excels with 36.26%, compared to Ercan's 30.38%, suggesting an advantage in handling first serves.
• In saving breakpoints, Ercan has a slight upper hand at 49.12% over Cherubini's 45.35%, indicating better pressure management.
• Both players have closely similar yearly match win percentages: Ercan at 57.14% and Cherubini at 57.97%.
• Surface preferences differ as Ercan performs best on Grass with 71% wins, while Cherubini prefers Hard courts with 60% wins.
• Both players have a similar win rate in Challengers/ITF tournaments over $10K, with Cherubini slightly ahead at 56.06% to Ercan's 54.29%.
• In terms of opponent quality, Cherubini has faced slightly stronger players, with an average opponent rank of 378.87 compared to Ercan's 403.21.
• For deciding sets, Cherubini shows superior performance winning 68%, whereas Ercan wins only 47%, crucial in tight matches.
• When converting breakpoints, Cherubini stands out by achieving 41.74%, whereas Ercan records 33.33%, vital for capitalizing key moments.

Editorial Prediction (June 20, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Ercan and Cherubini presents a variety of interesting dynamics based on their recent performances.

Cherubini's slight advantage in second serve points and first serve return rates highlights potential strength in offensive and defensive plays.

However, Ercan exhibits stronger breakpoint saving capability, suggesting resilience under pressure.

Nevertheless, Cherubini's better proficiency in deciding sets and breakpoint conversions underscore a knack for crucial moments.

Taking into account all these facets, including surface preferences and opponent quality, Cherubini appears to be the favorite to win this encounter.