Odds
Player analysis
V. Royer has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.2, meaning V. Royer has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving V. Royer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
M. Houkes has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -17.1 to 16.1, with at least one match where M. Houkes was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving M. Houkes vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +19 over the last five.
Recent form
4W 1L last 5
| 17 Apr | Schwaerzler | 7-5 3-6 6-3 | W |
| 15 Apr | Rodionov | 3-6 6-4 7-5 | W |
| 13 Apr | Cecchinato | 6-2 1-6 6-4 | W |
| 10 Apr | Prizmic | 6-3 6-2 | L |
| 9 Apr | Fery | 6-7 3-6 | W |
Clay court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali 2 | Clay | Semi-finals | Royer | 6-7 2-6 |

