Melisa Ercan vs Elsa Bonelli Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How effective have Bonelli and Ercan been on their second serve recently? Ercan appears more successful with 37.34% of points won, compared to Bonelli's 25.53%.
• In terms of return game, Ercan outshines Bonelli again: winning 55.14% of opponents' second serve points versus Bonelli's 42.11%.
• First serve return stats also favor Ercan slightly, with 34.67% compared to Bonelli's 31.88%.
• When facing breakpoints, Bonelli saves 47.06%, while Ercan saves 51.52%, indicating a slight edge for Ercan under pressure.
• Looking at match outcomes, Bonelli has a 50% win rate over the last year; Ercan is not far behind with 43.75%.
• Which surface has been most challenging for both? Bonelli and Ercan both struggle on clay, with win percentages of 33% and 36% respectively.
• Regarding match level, Bonelli has a higher win rate (50%) at Challengers/ITF >$10K events than Ercan (41.67%).
• Ercan has played against lower-ranked opponents, averaging a rank of 450.13 whereas Bonelli's opponents averaged a rank of 221.5.
• If the match progresses to a deciding set, Ercan is more likely to clinch it, having won 25% of such sets against Bonelli's 0% in the past year.
• Both players are similar in breakpoint conversion, with Ercan having a slight edge at 38.98% over Bonelli's 37.5%.

Editorial Prediction (August 26, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Bonelli and Ercan presents an intriguing dynamic. Ercan's recent performance, particularly on the second serve and breakpoint saves, provides a competitive advantage. Their superior return stats and ability to perform under pressure further bolster Ercan's position.

Though both players have areas of struggle, particularly on clay, Ercan's higher success rate on grass and better performance against less challenging opponents offer additional edge.

Bonelli, however, does have the advantage of playing against stronger opponents in the past year, which could translate into better match preparedness. Despite this, the deciding set statistics and Ercan's marginally higher breakpoint conversion rate suggest a stronger likelihood for Ercan to prevail.

Considering these factors, Ercan is anticipated to be the more likely winner in this upcoming tennis matchup.