Marek Gengel vs Mees Rottgering Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent months, Mees Rottgering has slightly outperformed Marek Gengel on second serve points, winning 42.65% compared to Gengel’s 41.22%. Does this give Rottgering an edge? Only slightly, but it's noteworthy for close matches.
• Analyzing return game stats, Marek Gengel excels with a 49.82% win rate on opponents’ second serves, surpassing Rottgering's 45.67%. However, on first serve returns, Rottgering leads with 29.15% to Gengel's 23.20%, indicating mixed strengths in the return game.
• Under pressure, Marek Gengel has proven more effective, saving 49.72% of breakpoints compared to Rottgering's 44.22%. Will this ability to handle pressure translate to another victory?
• Looking at overall match performance in the past year, Rottgering has a superior win rate of 50.00%, notably higher than Gengel’s 39.22%.
• Both players have the highest career win percentages on Hard surfaces, with Rottgering at 54% and Gengel also at 54%. This match being on Hard possibly levels the playing field.
• Rottgering tends to compete in lower-tier events, boasting a 55.88% win rate in Futures/ITF $10K, whereas Gengel, competing in more challenging events, has a 35.14% win rate. Consider the experience difference when predicting the outcome at higher levels.
• In direct encounters, Gengel leads Rottgering 1-0, with a commanding straight-sets victory. Does historical dominance suggest Gengel will win again?
• Comparing their opponents, Gengel’s average opponent rank is higher at 329.25 compared to Rottgering’s 406.86, indicating tougher competition and potential readiness for high-stakes matches.
• If a deciding set arises, Gengel has a 47% success rate, slightly better than Rottgering’s 40%, suggesting he might prevail in close situations.

Editorial Prediction (December 22, 2025, UTC):

As we look forward to this upcoming tennis match, the stats reveal a closely matched competition with each player showcasing unique strengths.

Mees Rottgering appears to have a slight tournament play advantage with a higher overall win rate over the last year, especially in matches on more frequent surfaces.

However, Marek Gengel's ability to outperform Rottgering in direct matchups, stronger performance against tougher competition, and superior handling of pressure situations position him as a formidable opponent.

With these factors in mind, although the match could lean either way based on the day's performance, Marek Gengel is most likely to come out as the winner due to his previous head-to-head success and ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents.