Alex Marti Pujolras vs Max Houkes Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

When evaluating the upcoming tennis match between Pujolras and Houkes, several statistics provide insight into who might emerge victorious. In recent months, Pujolras has displayed slightly superior performance on second serve points, winning 41.27%, compared to Houkes' 38.79%. This statistic is crucial as it often correlates strongly with match prediction accuracy.

Looking at return game stats, Pujolras has been more effective in winning points on their opponent's second serve at 49.61%, with Houkes at 47.42%. Similarly, for first serve returns, Pujolras holds an advantage with 32.98% over Houkes' 29.27%. Such return percentages are significant factors in determining the likely favorite in a head-to-head matchup.

Analyzing performance under pressure, Pujolras has saved 51.47% of breakpoints in recent form, while Houkes has demonstrated a comparable ability with a 51.72% save rate. This is an insightful stat for in-game betting predictions. Although Houkes has a slightly higher win percentage over the past year, standing at 70.31% compared to Pujolras' 66.67%, Pujolras has a robust clay surface record with a 62% win rate.

Houkes also shows a strong preference for clay, winning 68% of his matches on this surface. However, throughout their careers, both players have struggled on indoor hard courts, with Houkes yet to secure a win on this surface. In the past year, both athletes have primarily competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments $10K level, with Houkes posting a slightly better win rate at 78.57% compared to Pujolras' 72.41%.

The head-to-head record between the two players is even, with both winning one match against the other. In terms of set victory, they are also tied at two sets each. Their last encounter was at the M 25 Palmanova in March 2023, where Pujolras secured a win on clay with a score of 6-4 6-3. Notably, neither player has triumphed in deciding sets directly against each other nor have they faced any tiebreak scenarios.

Considering the quality of opponents, Houkes has played against higher-ranked players on average, with a ranking difference in favor of Houkes at 343.42 compared to Pujolras' 426.64. Interestingly, in deciding sets across all matches in the past year, Houkes again holds an edge, winning 62% compared to Pujolras' 48%.

Finally, in converting breakpoints, Pujolras again leads with a conversion rate of 37.99%, while Houkes lags at 32.85%. Taking into account these statistics and overall player performance, the data suggests that Pujolras has a slight edge going into this matchup. Therefore, based on current form and head-to-head comparisons, Pujolras is predicted to win the upcoming match.