Melisa Ercan vs Haruka Kaji Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do their recent second serve stats compare? Melisa Ercan has a slight edge, winning 38.95% of second serve points versus Haruka Kaji’s 37.63%.
• In terms of returning ability recently, Haruka Kaji has a marginally better percentage on opponent's second serve returns with 53.32%, as compared to Melisa Ercan's 52.98%.
• First serve return stats give Haruka Kaji a subtle advantage, with success in 35.97% of points compared to Melisa Ercan's 34.69%.
• Under pressure, Melisa Ercan performs better, having saved 47.86% of breakpoints compared to Haruka Kaji’s 43.44%.
• Reviewing last year's matches, Haruka Kaji has a better win rate with 52.94%, while Melisa Ercan stands at 45.95%.
• Which surface favors each player? Melisa Ercan excels on Grass with a 71% win rate, while Haruka Kaji is strongest on Indoor hard courts, also with a 71% win rate.
• Both struggle on Clay, Melisa with 36% and Haruka with a slightly improved 47% win rate.
• In terms of tournament levels, Haruka Kaji has the upper hand with a 55.56% success rate in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, compared to Melisa Ercan’s 44.83%.
• Haruka faces higher-ranked opponents on average, with opponent rankings of 356.31, as opposed to Melisa's 412.22.
• In deciding sets, Haruka shines with 47% victories, whereas Melisa claims a mere 23% win rate.

Editorial Prediction (November 6, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match showcases two players with closely matched skills, but distinctive strengths in different areas. Melisa Ercan’s advantage lies in second serve performance and breakpoint resilience, crucial elements in tight matches.

However, Haruka Kaji counters with superior return stats, a favorable record in deciding sets, and greater success at higher-level tournaments over the past year. This suggests better adaptation to high-pressure scenarios.

While both players have their peak performances on different surfaces, the match's outcome could hinge on Kaji's ability to exploit overall consistency and experience against tougher opponents. Given these insights, Haruka Kaji emerges as the likely victor in this encounter.