Melisa Ercan vs Valentina Ryser Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Who performs better on second serves? Valentina Ryser outperforms Melisa Ercan with a second serve point win rate of 40.47% compared to 38.69%.
• Melisa Ercan excels in return games, winning 53.90% of opponents' second serve points, surpassing Valentina Ryser's 48.22%.
• In first serve returns, both players are closely matched, with Ercan at 32.94% and Ryser at 31.67%, indicating no significant advantage for either.
• Under pressure, Melisa Ercan saves 50.95% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Ryser who saves 48.58%.
• Looking at their match records over the past year, Ryser has a superior win rate of 55.56% versus Ercan's 41.18%.
• Both athletes perform best on grass, with Ercan winning 71% and Ryser winning 67% of their matches on this surface.
• In terms of opponent quality, Ryser has faced tougher competition, with an average opponent rank of 304.59 compared to Ercan's 418.47.
• When it comes to deciding sets, Ryser again holds an edge, winning 36% of such sets compared to Ercan's 27%.

Editorial Prediction (September 30, 2025, UTC):

Valentina Ryser has demonstrated superior performance in recent matches, particularly in second serve effectiveness, which is a critical factor in match predictions. Her higher win percentage in matches and ability to win against stronger opponents gives her an advantageous edge.

Melisa Ercan's strength lies in her return game, however, her struggles to win deciding sets and lower win percentage in tournaments over the past year suggest vulnerabilities under pressure.

Considering all the relevant statistics, including surface preferences and current form, Valentina Ryser emerges as the favorite to win the upcoming match.