Stan Wawrinka vs Justin Engel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• How do Engel and Wawrinka compare in second serve success in recent form? Engel has a slight edge with 46.61% of second serve points won, compared to Wawrinka's 45.44%.
• When looking at recent return game performance, Engel again holds a minor advantage, winning 45.59% of opponent's second serve points versus Wawrinka's 45.4%.
• In terms of first serve returns, Engel is also slightly ahead with 25.76%, against Wawrinka's 25.28%.
• Under pressure, Engel appears stronger, having saved 61.9% of breakpoints recently, compared to Wawrinka’s 52.05%.
• Over the past year, Engel has a higher match win rate of 54.93%, while Wawrinka's is 50%.
• Both players excel on clay, but Wawrinka has a superior career win rate on this surface at 66% compared to Engel's 56%.
• In the last year, Wawrinka has shown better performance in Challengers/ITF tournaments with a 65.38% win rate, compared to Engel's 48.72%.
• Wawrinka has faced tougher competition, playing against opponents with a higher average rank of 154.46. Engel's opponents average at 300.58.
• If the match goes to a deciding set, Engel is favored, having won 67% of deciding sets recently, whereas Wawrinka has only won 29%.
• Both players have similar breakpoint conversion rates recently, with Engel at 30.52% and Wawrinka at 28.74%.

Editorial Prediction (September 16, 2025, UTC):

Both Engel and Wawrinka exhibit comparable capabilities in serve and return games, with Engel holding minor advantages in recent performance metrics. Engel has proven marginally better in second serve success and breakpoint defense, crucial aspects that frequently sway match outcomes.

Regarding match experience, Wawrinka has played against higher-ranked opponents, which may offer him an edge in handling competitive pressure. Yet, Engel's higher win rates in deciding sets and overall matches suggest a tenacity that could prove decisive.

Analyzing surface preferences reveals that while both players perform well on clay, Wawrinka is superior. However, Engel's capacity to protect breakpoints more effectively and higher conversion in tight sets might shift the balance.

Despite these close comparisons, Engel's resilience under pressure and ability to capitalize in tight situations suggest he holds a slight edge. In conclusion, Engel is more likely to claim victory in this contest.