Duje Markovina vs Ethan Cook Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Duje Markovina has demonstrated stronger second serve performance recently, with a 45.00% win rate compared to Ethan Cook's 40.33%.
• Interesting contrast: Duje Markovina's return game shows a win rate of 35.71% on opponents' second serves, while Ethan Cook boasts a higher 46.70% in this category.
• When examining first serve returns, Ethan Cook again outperforms Duje Markovina with 28.48% compared to 21.88%.
• Does saving breakpoints indicate a mental edge? Duje Markovina leads here, saving 55.56% of breakpoints, while Ethan Cook's rate is 49.41%.
• Both players have similar performance over the last year, yet Duje Markovina holds a slight edge with a 54.55% match win rate against Ethan Cook's 50.00%.
• Which surfaces favor each player? Both excel on Indoor Hard courts with a 55% win rate, but they struggle on differing surfaces—Duje on Clay (21%) and Ethan on Grass (25%).
• Both athletes frequently compete in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K events, with Duje Markovina winning 60.00% compared to Ethan Cook's 50.00%.
• Head-to-head encounters favor Duje Markovina, who has won their only previous match decisively.
• Despite playing against slightly higher-ranked opponents (average rank of 224.73), Ethan Cook has a better deciding set win rate at 45% versus Duje's 33%.

Editorial Prediction (October 21, 2025, UTC):

In evaluating recent performances and strengths, Duje Markovina seems to hold certain advantages in second serve efficiency and breakpoint defense. Although Ethan Cook demonstrates superior skills in return games and has faced marginally higher-ranked opponents, Duje's consistent head-to-head victory could offer a psychological advantage.

Given Duje's slightly higher win rate over the past year and their historical head-to-head dominance, many may lean towards him as the favored competitor. However, Ethan Cook's proficiency in return games and deciding sets suggests potential resilience, which could be crucial in a close match.

Considering all these factors, Duje Markovina appears to be the most likely winner in this upcoming tennis clash.