Max Houkes vs Manuel Plunger
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Max Houkes beat Manuel Plunger 6-3, 6-4, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Max Houkes leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Houkes is 8-2 in their last 10, Plunger 7-3.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Max Houkes a 95% favorite. At -714 the sportsbook implies 88% for Max Houkes, 8 points below the model's 95%.
Model minus book: +8 pts
Model minus book: -17 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Max Houkes at -714 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Max Houkes | Manuel Plunger | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6613 | 6378 |
| Tour rank | ATP #331 | ATP #864 |
| Last 10 matches | 8-2 | 7-3 |
| Last 30 days | 9-1 | 3-1 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 3 Wins |
| Season record | 62-28 | 22-14 |
| UTR | 14.57 | 13.06 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | 1495 | – |
| Best surface | Clay | – |
| Worst surface | Hard | – |
Head to head
Max Houkes leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.10.2026 | Max Houkes | 6-3, 6-4 | Rwanda Kigali II |
Recent form
Max Houkes, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.10.2026 | Michele Ribecai | L | 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 19.10.2026 | Franco Agamenone | W | 7-6, 5-7, 6-1 |
| 11.10.2026 | Dev Javia | W | 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 |
| 10.10.2026 | Calvin Hemery | W | 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 09.10.2026 | Alec Beckley | W | 6-2, 3-1 |
| 08.10.2026 | Manuel Plunger | W | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 07.10.2026 | Rodrigo Alujas | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 03.10.2026 | Benjamin Lock | L | 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 02.10.2026 | Alec Beckley | W | 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 |
| 01.10.2026 | Allan Gatoto | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
Manuel Plunger, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.10.2026 | Wojciech Marek | W | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 28.10.2026 | Daniel Aleksandar Amarandei | W | 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 27.10.2026 | Dani Lechner | W | 6-0 |
| 08.10.2026 | Max Houkes | L | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 06.10.2026 | Cem Christopher Kucukhuseyin | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 02.10.2026 | Benjamin Lock | L | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 01.10.2026 | Corentin Denolly | W | 6-4, 6-0 |
| 29.09.2026 | Cem Christopher Kucukhuseyin | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 03.09.2026 | Blu Baker | L | 6-7, 7-6, 4-0 |
| 02.09.2026 | Dani Lechner | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Max Houkes | Manuel Plunger |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Lock | 0-1 L 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
0-1 L 6-4, 6-4 |
| Rodrigo Alujas | 1-0 W 6-2, 6-3 |
1-0 W 7-5, 6-3 |
Max Houkes vs Manuel Plunger: quick answers
Who won Max Houkes vs Manuel Plunger?
Max Houkes beat Manuel Plunger 6-3, 6-4, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Max Houkes and Manuel Plunger?
Max Houkes leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 8, 2026, won by Max Houkes 6-3, 6-4 at Rwanda Kigali II.
Who is in better form, Max Houkes or Manuel Plunger?
Max Houkes is 8-2 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Manuel Plunger is 7-3 (current streak: 3 Wins).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Max Houkes and Manuel Plunger?
Max Houkes is rated 6613 (ATP #331) and Manuel Plunger is rated 6378 (ATP #864). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Max Houkes vs Manuel Plunger?
Max Houkes is priced at -714 and Manuel Plunger at +370, which implies a 88% and 21% chance to win. The model rates Max Houkes 8 points higher than the odds do (95% vs 88%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.