Hagen: Max Houkes vs Vilius Gaubas

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Market context

Max Houkes and Vilius Gaubas are due to meet again in an ATP Challenger event in Hagen, and the market is already pricing a full Houkes win at **100% YES**. That sits well above the broader tennis read from other venues: Tennis.com listed Gaubas as the projected winner at about **66%** in their match preview, while Tennis Tonic’s pre-match odds made Gaubas a clear favourite at **1.41** against Houkes at **2.64**. [7][12]

The historical frame is mixed but still leans Gaubas on current-level form. Houkes has the head-to-head edge, winning both previous meetings, including a tight three-set match in Alicante in March 2026 and an earlier Futures match in 2023, but both were on clay and the older win is of limited comparability to Challenger-level form now. [8][15][16] Tennistemple’s current profile also shows Gaubas with the stronger 2026 win-loss record and the higher live ranking, which is the main reason analysts are still treating him as the more credible match favourite despite Houkes’ clean record in the series. [5][8]

For traders, the key catalyst is whether the scheduled Hagen match is actually played on time and to completion. The market rules mean any cancellation, tie, or delay beyond seven days from the original date pushes it to **50-50**, while a retirement after the match starts still resolves to the player who advances. Live schedule checks matter because the listed date has appeared across multiple score and fixture feeds, but there is no single result yet in the supplied sources confirming a completed winner. [2][7][8]

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Methodology

This page reviews Hagen: Max Houkes vs Vilius Gaubas across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Best Prediction Markets, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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How does resolution work?

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What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

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