Max Houkes vs Mwendwa Mbithi Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Mwendwa Mbithi has been slightly more effective in recent second serve performance, winning 43.11% of points compared to Max Houkes's 42.77%. Could this slight edge make a difference on the court?
• In return games, Mbithi also shows a slight advantage by winning 43.12% of opponents’ second serve points, whereas Houkes has won 41.42%.
• Conversely, Houkes edges out in first serve returns with 29.24% success compared to Mbithi’s 28.04%. Can Houkes's slight lead in this area influence the match outcome?
• Under pressure, Houkes has shown more resilience, saving 53.54% of breakpoints, whereas Mbithi saves 50.87%.
• Over the past year, Mbithi has a marginally higher match win percentage of 62.22% against Houkes's 59.46%.
• Both players excel on different surfaces; Mbithi shines on Hard surfaces at 58%, while Houkes shows his best on Clay with 58% wins.
• Looking at the level of play, Mbithi mainly competes in Futures/Satellites/ITF tournaments, while Houkes often plays in Challengers/ITF tournaments, where competition may be stiffer.
• Mbithi has faced slightly higher-ranked opponents on average (306.22) versus Houkes's opponents (330.47), indicating possibly more challenging matchups.
• In deciding sets, Houkes displays a slight advantage with a 63% win rate, compared to Mbithi's 57%.
• It's essential to also consider current event form for a more accurate prediction of match outcomes.

Editorial Prediction (November 5, 2025, UTC):

Examining the statistical comparison between Mwendwa Mbithi and Max Houkes reveals a closely matched contest ahead. While Mbithi has a narrow lead in second serve performance and returning second serves, Houkes shows strengths in handling first serves and saving breakpoints.

The differences in their preferred surfaces, with Mbithi excelling on Hard courts and Houkes favoring Clay, may not play a crucial role unless the match occurs on either of these surfaces.

Overall, both players have demonstrated competence in deciding sets, but Houkes's superior breakpoint conversion and average performance against opponents present an edge.

Considering these factors, Max Houkes appears to hold a slight advantage and is more likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming match.