Tomic vs Skatov Prediction 6 October 2026
🔊 In the qualifying rounds of the Shanghai tournament, Bernard Tomic faces Timofey Skatov. The match is on hard court, which may highlight the difference in current form between the two players. Both are aiming for a place in the main draw, but one of them comes in with a clear advantage.
Head-to-Head
📊 Bernard Tomic and Timofey Skatov have no previous meetings on record.
Bernard Tomic Player Overview
Bernard Tomic is in decent form: six wins from his last nine matches, with solid results in the previous qualifying rounds. He holds serve consistently, with a hold percentage of 79%, which stands out at this stage of the competition. He wins 57% of games and 63% of sets. On average, he plays around 20 games per match, winning the majority of points on both first and second serve. His break-point conversion rate is also reflected in his overall control of matches against less consistent opponents.
Match Results: Bernard Tomic
Timofey Skatov Player Overview
Timofey Skatov's recent results have been inconsistent: just 4 wins from his last 10 matches, with 6 defeats. His games-won percentage stands at only 49%, and his sets-won percentage at just 43%. On serve, he holds in 72% of service games on average, which is below his opponent's figure. He also produces a high rate of double faults - 5% of all rallies - which regularly costs him the initiative during matches. In most of those games he has failed to reach 12-13 games won, even when the match has been relatively competitive.
Match Results: Timofey Skatov
Key factors
- Timofey Skatov has won fewer than 12.5 games in six matches in a row.
- Timofey Skatov has won only 4 of his last 10 matches.
- Timofey Skatov's games-won percentage stands at 49%, compared with 57% for Bernard Tomic.
- Bernard Tomic has been winning his matches consistently and is in better form.
Expected scenario
Bernard Tomic is likely to dictate the match from the start, not allowing Timofey Skatov to impose his game or hold serve consistently. The match going to a third set seems unlikely - one player's advantage is fairly clear across all the key metrics.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bernard Tomic is in significantly better form: more wins, a higher percentage of games won and a strong hold rate make him the favourite in this qualifying-round match against an inconsistent opponent. Timofey Skatov has posted a low individual games total in six consecutive matches, which supports the main scenario - he struggles to exceed that threshold even when the sets are close. The pick is Timofey Skatov Total Games - Under 12.5.
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Betting Tips: Bernard Tomic - Timofey Skatov
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