Mikhail TarankovsRoman Merkl

Mikhail Taranko and Roman Merkl have met 28 times in the Setka Cup. Roman Merkl leads the series 15–13. The two have averaged 87.2 points per match, with 22 of 28 meetings (79%) going over the 74.5 total — a clear lean to the over.

Of those 28 matches, 3 ended in 3–0 sweeps and 13 were splits, with deuce sets averaging 1 per match. Most recently, on May 24, 2026, they combined for 115 points (over 74.5). Across their last 10 meetings, the over has hit 9 times.