Salma Ewing vs Marcella Cruz Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In recent months, performance on the second serve offers a telling comparison between the two players. Cruz has secured 36.28% of points on their second serve, whereas Ewing has won 41.4%. This metric is closely related to predicting match outcomes.

Analyzing return statistics, Ewing demonstrates a stronger recent form. Ewing has won 51.39% of opponents' second serve points, in contrast to Cruz's 40.63%. For first serve returns, Ewing leads with 32.43% compared to Cruz's 26.6%. This higher success rate in return games tends to favor Ewing in head-to-head matchups.

When examining their performance under pressure, Ewing shows a more consistent ability to save breakpoints, achieving a rate of 49.1% compared to Cruz's 38.89%. This becomes significant when making in-game betting predictions, especially when considering moments with potential momentum shifts.

Over the past year, Cruz has maintained a 50% win rate, achieving an 8–8 record. Ewing, on the other hand, has won 42.86% of their matches, or 15 out of 35. Comparing different match settings, both players have their best winning percentages on hard courts, with Ewing at 60% (77/52) and Cruz at 45% (5/6). However, Ewing has a poor record on indoor hard courts, holding a 0% win rate (0/1).

Considering the level of competition, Cruz has faced tougher opponents over the last year with an average rank of 215.5, compared to Ewing's average opponent ranking of 352. This provides insight into the quality of competition each player has confronted.

Regarding the tournament difficulty they usually compete in, Cruz has excelled, especially in Challengers/ITF tournaments above $10K, with a 60% match win rate (6/4). Ewing plays at similar levels but holds a lower success rate of 42.86% (9/12).

If the match extends to a deciding set, historical performance indicates Cruz has the edge, having won 29% of such sets in the past year compared to Ewing's 15% win rate in deciding sets. This could become a critical factor during live predictions.

For break point conversion, Ewing again holds a slight statistical advantage, converting 37.38% of opportunities versus Cruz at 33.33%. This stat often plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of pivotal games throughout a match.

Given the statistics outlined, Ewing appears to have a slight edge overall, particularly with second serve points and return game success. Despite Cruz's advantageous performance against higher-ranked players, Ewing's recent form and pressure play suggest she may be more favored to win this matchup.