Maik Steiner vs Max Houkes Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Second Serve Performance: Both Max Houkes and Maik Steiner have nearly identical recent second serve performance, with each securing around 44% of available points.
• Return Game Efficiency: Maik Steiner shows a stronger performance in return games, winning 48.51% of opponent's second serve points compared to Max Houkes' 43.69%.
• Handling Pressure: Under pressure, Steiner has a slight edge in saving breakpoints, managing 53.27% as opposed to Houkes' 52.08%.
• Match Wins Overview: Houkes shows better season performance with a 58.21% match win rate over the last year, while Steiner trails with 43.75%.
• Preferred Surface: Both players excel on clay, boasting a win rate of 67%, but they differ significantly on indoor hard courts where Houkes has no wins and Steiner holds a 40% win rate.
• Tournament Experience: Houkes competes in more Challengers/ITF tournaments and has a win rate of 48.84%, whereas Steiner mainly plays in Futures/Satellites with a 45.00% success rate.
• Head-to-Head Record: Steiner leads their direct encounters, having won their only previous match on hard court.
• Averaged Opponent Ranking: Over the past year, Houkes faced tougher competition, with opponents averaging rank 313.51, compared to Steiner's average opponent rank of 492.73.
• Deciding Set Performance: If this match extends to a deciding set, Houkes has a stronger track record, winning 61% of these situations versus Steiner's 53%.

Editorial Prediction (October 9, 2025, UTC):

As we consider their recent performances and head-to-head history, it's clear that Maik Steiner holds a slight advantage in return efficiency and pressure handling, crucial aspects in tightly contested matches.

Max Houkes has a superior win record over the past year and consistently competes against higher-ranked players, which could be decisive if both are evenly matched.

Their sole previous encounter saw Steiner dominate, especially on hard court, suggesting he might adapt better to surface conditions in similar circumstances.

While Houkes shows potential strength in deciding sets, Steiner may capitalize on his efficiency in handling critical points throughout the match.

Given these insights, Maik Steiner appears to be slightly favored to win the upcoming match, leveraging his return game and past victory.