Gian Marco Ortenzi vs Yassine Smiej Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second serve performance shows Yassine Smiej slightly ahead, achieving a 43.49% win rate compared to Gian Marco Ortenzi's 42.11% in the last six months.
• In return games, Yassine Smiej also has a slight edge by winning 49.71% against his opponent's second serves, compared to Ortenzi's 47.00%.
• Gian Marco Ortenzi displays stronger performance under pressure, saving 53.50% of breakpoints, while Smiej saves 45.90%.
• Who has performed better overall in the past year? Gian Marco Ortenzi has a narrow lead with a 53.49% match win rate, closely followed by Smiej at 51.67%.
• Ortenzi's preferred surface is clay with a 60% win rate, while Smiej excels on hard courts with the same win percentage.
• Both players have predominantly competed in Futures/Satellites/ITF $10K tournaments, with Ortenzi winning 53.49% and Smiej 52.54% of their matches.
• Have they faced each other before? Yes, once, and Ortenzi emerged victorious in a three-set match.
• Yassine Smiej has faced higher-ranked opponents, averaging an opponent rank of 171.77 compared to Ortenzi's 296.28. Does this experience translate to an edge?
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Ortenzi could have an advantage with a 63% win rate in deciders against Smiej's 43%.

Editorial Prediction (October 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming tennis match presents a closely contested battle, with both players showing strengths in different areas. Gian Marco Ortenzi's superior pressure handling and better performance in deciding sets could play a significant role.

Conversely, Yassine Smiej's experience against higher-ranked opponents and slight advantage in second serve points might give him a subtle edge.

Considering these factors, while Ortenzi has historical success against Smiej, Yassine Smiej's current form might make him the favorite to win this match, albeit marginally.