Marek Gengel vs Eliakim Coulibaly Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How does second serve performance affect match predictions? Coulibaly has an edge, winning 45.07% of second serve points recently, compared to Gengel's 40.11%.
• In return games, Coulibaly again shows a slight advantage, winning 47.26% of opponents' second serve points and 26.92% of first serve returns, whereas Gengel's statistics are 44.52% and 23.95% respectively.
• Under pressure, Gengel has a marginally better record in saving breakpoints with a rate of 49.14% against Coulibaly's 48.54%.
• Looking at overall performance over the past year, Gengel displays a stronger win percentage at 70.59% compared to Coulibaly's 63.33%.
• Both players excel on hard courts, but Coulibaly holds a better win percentage on this surface at 72% compared to Gengel's 66%. Gengel struggles on grass, whereas Coulibaly faces challenges on clay.
• At different competition levels, Gengel has thrived in Futures/Satellites with an 85% win rate, while Coulibaly has a 58.97% win rate in Challenger/ITF tournaments.
• The average quality of opponents faced is similar, yet Coulibaly's opponents have a slightly higher average rank at 412.63 compared to Gengel's 443.48.
• In matches going to a deciding set, both players are nearly equal, with Coulibaly winning 64% and Gengel winning 65% of such sets.
• Gengel has superior breakpoint conversion efficiency, converting 41.1% of opportunities compared to Coulibaly's 36.89%.

Editorial Prediction (August 27, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Coulibaly and Gengel showcases distinct strengths and patterns for each player, with particular emphasis on their performance metrics. Coulibaly's second serve and return game give him a slight technical advantage, important for maintaining a competitive edge.

Despite Gengel's strong success rate in lower-level tournaments and a slight edge in breakpoint conversion, his challenges on certain surfaces and slightly weaker return game may pose difficulties, especially against more formidable opponents like Coulibaly.

While both players have shown resilience under pressure, Gengel's overall higher match win rate in the past year signals consistent form. Yet, the small edges Coulibaly holds in specific gameplay stats could be decisive.

Considering these comparison points, and despite some strong recent performances from Gengel, the likely winner for this match is Coulibaly.