Prediction of Mert Alkaya vs Sean Cuenin at M15 Monastir 10-18-25

• How do their second serve performances compare over the last six months? Mert Alkaya has won 42.74% of points, whereas Sean Cuenin has a slightly better rate of 43.37%.
• In return games, Sean Cuenin leads, winning 46.25% of opponents' second serves, compared to Mert Alkaya's 45.12%.
• First serve return performance shows a more significant edge for Sean Cuenin with 30.38% success, versus Mert Alkaya's 25.98%.
• When it comes to handling pressure, Mert Alkaya excels, saving 51.96% of breakpoints compared to Sean Cuenin's 48.21%.
• Over the last year, match wins favor Sean Cuenin at 77.27% (68/20), while Mert Alkaya sits at 67.61% (48/23).
• On their preferred surface, both players have a 66% win rate on Hard courts, though their performance on Indoor Hard favors Sean Cuenin.
• Sean Cuenin's recent matches involved higher-ranked opponents, with an average ranking of 266.31 versus Mert Alkaya's 469.76.
• In deciding sets, Sean Cuenin demonstrates stronger resilience, winning 63% compared to Mert Alkaya's 44% over the last 12 months.
• Sean Cuenin shows superior performance in matches from Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, winning 79.07%, contrasted with Mert Alkaya's 68.12%.

Editorial Prediction (October 17, 2025, UTC):

The coming match highlights different strengths between players, with Sean Cuenin showcasing a modest edge in second serve points and return game performance.

While Mert Alkaya demonstrates better breakpoint saving abilities, Cuenin compensates with a superior record against higher-ranked opponents and in deciding sets.

Cuenin's greater experience in high-stakes settings and consistency in winning matches gives him a favorable outlook for this encounter.

Considering these factors, Sean Cuenin is more likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming tennis match.