Odds
Player analysis
J. Kovalik has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.1 to 32.5, with at least one match where J. Kovalik was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving J. Kovalik vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Kovalik has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -20 over recent matches.
A. Rinderknech comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -6.3, meaning A. Rinderknech has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving A. Rinderknech vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.
Recent form
0W 5L last 5
| 6 Apr | Rinderknech | 7-5 6-2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Atmane | 7-6 6-3 | L |
| 10 Mar | Alcaraz | 6-7 6-3 6-2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Rublev | 6-2 6-4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Rinderknech | 7-5 6-7 6-4 | L |
3W 2L last 5
| 17 Sep | Sorger | 6-4 5-7 6-4 Ret. | L |
| 15 Sep | Kovalik | 6-2 7-5 Ret. | L |
| 14 Sep | Cecchinato | 6-7 2-6 Ret. | W |
| 12 Sep | Kovalik | 3-6 6-4 5-7 Ret. | W |
| 9 Sep | Vrbensky | 1-6 1-6 Ret. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Clay | Semi-finals | Rinderknech | 6-7 6-2 3-6 | |
| Stockholm | Indoor | 1/8-finals | Rinderknech | 6-4 6-1 | |
| Istanbul | Hard | Semi-finals | Rinderknech | 5-7 4-6 |

