Lasse Poertner vs Tom Gentzsch Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does each player's second serve performance stack up? Over the last six months, Tom Gentzsch has a slight edge with 43.34% of points won, compared to Lasse Poertner's 40.63%.
• In terms of return game efficiency, Poertner has been more effective against his opponent's second serves, winning 49.33% of points compared to Gentzsch's 45.79%.
• Who has the upper hand in first serve returns? Again, Lasse Poertner leads with 28.53%, ahead of Tom Gentzsch's 23.51%.
• Under pressure analysis shows Poertner has saved 58.02% of breakpoints, slightly outperforming Gentzsch, who has a breakpoint save rate of 53.60%.
• Overall match victories in the past year suggest Gentzsch is in better form, winning 63.41% of his matches compared to Poertner's 41.18%.
• Regarding surface preference, Poertner excels on hard courts with a 57% win rate, while Gentzsch's best performance is on clay with the same win rate.
• Player level comparison reveals Gentzsch's superior performance at the $10K tournament level, boasting a 72.34% win rate next to Poertner's 41.18%.
• Their direct head-to-head record is evenly matched with each having one win, showing balanced past performance.
• Their previous meetings average a match time of 1:38:30, highlighting potential competitiveness.
• Opponent quality shows both players face similar competition levels, considering average opponents' rankings are close, with Gentzsch slightly higher at 432.72.
• In deciding sets, Gentzsch has a marginal advantage, having won 46% compared to Poertner's 43%.

Editorial Prediction (December 23, 2025, UTC):

Lasse Poertner holds an advantage in returning both first and second serves, which may become pivotal in breaking down Gentzsch's game, especially in tight situations.

However, Tom Gentzsch has been more consistent overall, with a stronger recent win-loss record and better performance in deciding sets. His ability to win more matches consistently cannot be overlooked.

While Poertner's breakpoint save rate indicates resilience under pressure, Gentzsch's slightly superior second serve performance and better exposure to higher-quality opponents might give him a competitive edge.

Given these factors, Tom Gentzsch is favored to win the upcoming match, but expect a close contest based on their past encounters and Poertner's competencies.