Yuta Shimizu vs Marek Gengel Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Yuta Shimizu has outperformed Marek Gengel in recent second serve points, winning 43.89% compared to Gengel's 39.36%.
• Who has the edge in return games? Yuta Shimizu has won 51.52% of second serve returns, while Marek Gengel has secured 47.96%.
• For first serve returns, Shimizu has a slight lead, winning 28.35% versus Gengel's 24.29%.
• Shimizu has demonstrated better breakpoint defense, saving 53.22% compared to Gengel's 49.01%.
• Yuta Shimizu has a lower match win rate over the past year (52.00%) relative to Marek Gengel's 57.35%.
• Surface preference shows Shimizu excels on clay, winning 69% of matches, while Gengel favors hard courts with a 69% win rate.
• Shimizu has participated predominantly in Challengers/ITF events, whereas Gengel has focused on Futures/ITF tournaments, boasting an 80.00% win rate.
• In past direct encounters, Gengel leads with one victory over Shimizu and has won two out of three sets played between them.
• Interestingly, Marek Gengel succeeded in their last direct match at the Brisbane 1 Challenger on a hard surface.
• Over the past year, Shimizu has faced opponents with a tougher average ranking (313.4) compared to Gengel's opponents (412.82).
• Yuta Shimizu has a better record in deciding sets, winning 62% compared to Marek Gengel's 58%.

Editorial Prediction (November 4, 2025, UTC):

Both players present unique strengths: Yuta Shimizu shows better performance in key statistics like second serve points and return games, which often signal a higher match-win probability. Along with more effective breakpoint defense, these factors can be hugely influential during high-pressure situations.

Marek Gengel, however, boasts a stronger overall match win percentage in the past year and secured victory in their previous head-to-head encounter. His superior performance on hard surfaces, like Shimizu's surface preference for clay, could play a determining role in their upcoming match.

Considering the statistics and the conditions of a hard court match, Marek Gengel seems poised to capitalize on his recent victory and surface specialization, likely making him the favored player to win in their upcoming encounter.