Ergi Kirkin vs Marek Gengel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

In examining the performance metrics for their upcoming encounter, Kirkin's prowess on the court appears formidable. Over the past six months, Kirkin has secured 45.67% of points on their second serve, with a slight performance edge over Gengel, who has won 41.53% in the same category. A high correlation exists between second serve effectiveness and match outcomes, making this an important factor in predicting the match winner. When considering return game statistics, Kirkin has also demonstrated superiority, winning 46.07% of their opponent's second serve points, compared to Gengel's 43.53%. First serve return rates further cement Kirkin's advantage, with figures of 25.23% versus Gengel's 24.08%, offering additional insights into their head-to-head prospects.

Saving breakpoints is crucial under pressure, and in recent games, Gengel has shown a slight lead, with a 56.12% save rate against Kirkin’s 52.28%. This resolve could prove vital during critical match junctures. However, when we assess overall performance in the past year, Gengel's win rate stands at an impressive 71.96% (W/L 77/30), overshadowing Kirkin's mark of 57.53% (W/L 42/31). Yet, it's pertinent to note Gengel's victories have primarily come in lower-tier Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, where they have triumphed in 78.41% of matches. In comparison, Kirkin has competed mostly in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, securing victories in 52.27% of matches. This variation in competitive level could influence predicted favorability for this head-to-head matchup.

Evaluating surface preferences, Kirkin excels on clay with a career win percentage of 63% (W/L 180/106), whereas Gengel's advantage lies on hard courts with a 67% win rate (W/L 265/129). Both players struggle on grass, but Gengel's record is notably weaker, without a win on this surface (W/L 0/2). The historical head-to-head record shows Kirkin has convincingly won their sole encounter, dominating Gengel 6-1, 6-2 at the Istanbul Challenger on a hard court, which lasted just under 50 minutes. This previous result, along with Kirkin's 75% success rate in deciding sets over the past year, compared to Gengel's 63%, further bolsters Kirkin's standing as the probable victor if the match reaches this stage.

Additional considerations, such as competitiveness against higher-ranked opponents, favor Kirkin, who has faced adversaries averaging a ranking of 372.79 in the last year, unlike Gengel's average of 454.89. Moreover, Kirkin's recent efficiency in breakpoint conversions—35.71% compared to Gengel's 33.18%—adds to their overall advantage in dynamic match situations. Although player performance can fluctuate, particularly based on current event momentum, without explicit information from the ongoing tournament, these statistics provide a strong predictive basis. Ultimately, based on the accumulated data, Kirkin appears poised to emerge victorious in their forthcoming match against Gengel.