Eliakim Coulibaly vs Mert Alkaya Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Coulibaly's recent second serve performance is slightly better, winning 43.90% of points compared to Alkaya's 42.41%. Does this give him a serving advantage? Yes, it often correlates with match success.
• In return games, Coulibaly has outperformed Alkaya, winning 49.54% of second serve return points, while Alkaya trails with 44.86%.
• Both players are nearly equal in first serve return points won, with Coulibaly at 25.23% and Alkaya at 25.44%.
• Looking at breakpoint scenarios, Alkaya has a slight edge in saving breakpoints, managing to save 50% versus Coulibaly's 45.95%.
• Over the last year, Alkaya has a better winning percentage at 68.35% compared to Coulibaly's 61.67%.
• Both players excel on hard courts, with a 71% win rate, but Alkaya struggles significantly on indoor hard, with a 0% win rate.
• Despite playing at different levels, Alkaya has a higher win rate in his tournaments (67.57%) compared to Coulibaly's 56.41%.
• Coulibaly holds the head-to-head advantage, having won their only previous encounter and both sets played.
• Coulibaly has faced higher-ranked opponents on average, indicating greater competitive exposure compared to Alkaya's lower-ranked opponents.
• In deciding sets, Coulibaly demonstrates superiority, winning 73% of these tense moments, while Alkaya has secured 48% over the past year.

Editorial Prediction (October 29, 2025, UTC):

Eliakim Coulibaly and Mert Alkaya are set to square off in what promises to be a captivating tennis duel. One key area to note is Coulibaly's superior second serve performance and his effective return game, metrics that historically correlate with success in matches.

While Alkaya has a slight edge in breakpoint-saving ability, Coulibaly's notable performance in their direct head-to-head match, where he dominated both sets against Alkaya on hard court, cannot be overlooked.

Additionally, Coulibaly's experience against higher-ranked players and his impressive win rate in deciding sets provide an advantage that could tip the scales in his favor.

Considering all the factors, Eliakim Coulibaly is likely to emerge victorious in this upcoming match.