Almaty Kazakhstan Hard Atp 250 Round of 32

Ugo Blanchet vs James Duckworth Prediction

Ugo Blanchet

Rank: #151
53%
VS

James Duckworth

Rank: #103
47%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Ugo Blanchet

Ranking Trends

Ugo Blanchet

  • Current Rank: #151 (2025-09-29)
  • 3 Months Ago: #173 (2025-07-14)
  • 6 Months Ago: #164 (2025-04-14)
  • 9 Months Ago: #227 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #203 (2024-10-14)

James Duckworth

  • Current Rank: #103 (2025-09-29)
  • 3 Months Ago: #113 (2025-07-14)
  • 6 Months Ago: #92 (2025-04-14)
  • 9 Months Ago: #89 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #63 (2024-10-14)

Player Metrics

Ugo Blanchet

Form Index: 62.7
ELO Rating: 723.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1562.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 234.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 5.6
Clay: 4.4
Grass: 2.4
Serve Rating: 94.6
Return Rating: 86.1

James Duckworth

Form Index: 48.5
ELO Rating: 502.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1549.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 169.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 4.7
Clay: 4.2
Grass: 5.7
Serve Rating: 96.0
Return Rating: 84.8

Recent Matches

Ugo Blanchet
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Rinky Hijikata (2-0) hard Almaty 68 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Ilia Simakin (2-1) hard Almaty 166 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Francisco Comesana (0-2) hard Shanghai 91 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Christopher Eubanks (2-0) hard Shanghai 85 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Rigele Te (2-0) hard Shanghai 72 min

James Duckworth
✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Mikhail Kukushkin (2-1) hard Almaty 129 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Saba Purtseladze (2-0) hard Almaty 40 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Gauthier Onclin (0-2) hard Shanghai 117 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Taro Daniel (0-2) hard Chengdu 114 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Tristan Boyer (0-3) hard Us Open 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Ugo Blanchet
vs
0
James Duckworth
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The matchup between Ugo Blanchet and James Duckworth is set to take place in the Round of 32 at the Almaty tournament in Kazakhstan, played on hard courts. The predicted winner is Ugo Blanchet, with a probability of 52.55% to win, compared to James Duckworth's 47.45%. The anticipated total number of games played in this contest is approximately 23.

Match Analysis

Ugo Blanchet is currently ranked 151, with a form index of 62.74 and an Elo rating of 723.27, indicating a solid performance level. Despite a slightly higher cumulative fatigue of 234 minutes, he boasts a stronger surface strength index of 5.63 and a mean serve index of 94.62, which is crucial for hard court play. In contrast, James Duckworth is ranked 103 with a form index of 48.53 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 502.17. He has a lower surface strength index of 4.70 and a mean serve index of 96.05, although this is marginally higher than Blanchet's. Notably, Blanchet's mean return index of 86.14 is superior to Duckworth's 84.83, suggesting he could capitalize on return opportunities. In their recent performances, Blanchet has shown resilience, winning two out of his last three matches, including a decisive victory against Rinky Hijikata. His only recent loss came in Shanghai against Francisco Comesana. Duckworth, on the other hand, has also secured two wins in his last three outings, including a recent victory against Mikhail Kukushkin, but he struggled against Gauthier Onclin in Shanghai. Both players have demonstrated competitive form, but Blanchet appears to be on an upward trajectory.

Final Prediction

Ugo Blanchet holds a slight edge in this matchup, bolstered by his superior recent form and return capabilities. The key factor to watch will be Blanchet's ability to convert break points, as his return strength could prove crucial against Duckworth's serve. Expect a closely contested match, with the outcome potentially hinging on critical points.